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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Ghulam Bhik Nairang

1876-1952,

Ambala (Haryana)

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mere pahlu mein tum aao ye kahaan mere naseeb

ye bhi kya kam hai

tasavvur mein to aa jaate ho

to have you with me

is beyond my fortune

but is it not enough

you visit me in my imagination?

Ghulam Bhik Nairang (1)

pahlu (4)

side

naseeb (4)

fate, destiny

tasavvur (6)

imagination

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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