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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Sarshar Sailani

1914-1969,

Ludhiana (Punjab)

1 / 1: Sarshar Sailani

chaman mein ikhtilaat-e-rang-e-buu se baat bantii hai

ham hii ham hain to kyaa ham hain

tum hii tum ho to kyaa tum ho

it is the blending of colors and scents

that makes a garden special

if it is only us, what's the value?

if it is only you, what's the value?

Sarshar Sailani (Bhim Sain) (1)

chaman (m) (7)

garden

ikhtilaat (1)

mixing, blending

rang (m) (14)

color, colors

buu (f) (1)

scent, smell

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

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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