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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Rishi Patialvi

1917-1999,

Hoshiarpur (Punjab)

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hum un ko yaad dilaaen to kya 'rishi' jin ko

niyaazmandi-e-

ahl-e-vafaa bhi yaad nahin

what us is it to

remind them, 'rishi'

those who no longer remember

the devotion of the faithful

Rishi Patialvi (Baam Dev Sharma) (1)

yaad (m) (40)

memory, remember

niyaazmandi (1)

devoted humility, surrender

ahl (m) (5)

people

vafaa (f) (2)

loyalty

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (150)

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Friends, Family, & Community (150)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (67)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (40)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Time, Life & Learning (139)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Love, Passion, and Longing (125)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (77)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (62)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (69)

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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