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2 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Gopal Mittal

1901-1993,

Malerkotla (Punjab)

1 / 2: Gopal Mittal

fitrat mein aadmi ki hai mubham sa ek khauf

us khauf ka kisi ne

khuda naam rakh diya

there is a vague fear

in human nature

somone gave that fear

the name of god

Gopal Mittal (2)

fitrat (f) (3)

nature

vague, indistinct, hidden

khauf (m) (5)

fear, terror

khuda (m) (34)

god

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (78)

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2 / 2: Gopal Mittal

kya keejiye kashish hai kuchh aisi gunah mein

main varna yuun fareb mein

aata bahaar ke

there is such pull in sin

what can one do?

else, would i have walked

into the trap of spring like this?

Gopal Mittal (2)

kashish (f) (1)

attraction, allure

or else

yuun (6)

like this, in this way

fareb (m) (6)

trick, deceit

bahaar (f) (14)

spring

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (68)

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Featured Themes

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (78)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (42)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (152)

Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (68)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (57)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (3)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (63)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (41)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (116)

Voice, Expression, & Language (84)

Miscellany (44)

Time, Life & Learning (143)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (70)

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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