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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Sharar Naqvi

1972- Present,

Bisalpur (Uttar Pradesh)

1 / 1: Sharar Naqvi

unhen dikhaayi naheen deta mustahiq koyi

jo kayenaat ke daulat

dabaa ke baiThe hain

they don't see anyone

as deserving

those who sit hoarding

the world's wealth

Sharar Naqvi (1)

mustahiq (3)

worthy, deserving

kayenaat (4)

universe

daulat (2)

riches, treasure

dabaa (2)

bury, suppress

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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