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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Asar Rampuri

1892-1963,

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh)

1 / 1: Asar Rampuri

aaj tak dair-o-haram mein tegh hi chaltee rahee

laakh humrindon ne chaahaa

sheesha-o-saaghar chalein

till today, in places of worship

only the sword ruled

though countless free spirits

longed for glasses and goblets

Asar Rampuri (1)

dair (3)

holy place of Hindus

sacred or holy place

tegh (1)

sword, blade

hundred thousand

revelers, free spirits

glass, mirror

goblet, wine cup

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Featured Themes

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (29)

Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (72)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (104)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (130)

Life, Learning, & Living (124)

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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