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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

A G Josh

1928-2007,

Amritsar (Punjab)

1 / 1: A G Josh

guzre jo apne yaaron ki sohbat mein chaar din

aisa laga basar hue

jannat mein chaar din

four days spent

in the company of dear friends

felt like four days

lived in paradise

transpires, passes

friends

sohbat (f) (2)

association, company

chaar (m) (7)

four

spent, lived

jannat (f) (10)

heaven

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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Featured Themes

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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