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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Karrar Noori

1916-1990,

Jaipur (Rajasthan)

1 / 1: Karrar Noori

naakaamiyon ne aur bhi sarkash banaa diya

itne hue zaleel ki

khuddaar ho gaye

failures have made me

even more defiant

i was humiliated so much

that i became self-respecting

Karrar Noori (1)

naakaamiyon (f) (2)

failures, defeats

sarkash (1)

rebellious, defiant

zaleel (m) (1)

cowardly, despicable

khuddaar (1)

self-respecting, dignified

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

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Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (123)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

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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