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If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry
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If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry

We explore the depth of 'beqarar' in Urdu poetry, capturing restlessness and yearning.

This episode of Urdunama delves into the depths of a single Urdu word, 'beqarar,' capturing the essence of restlessness, yearning, and disquiet. It's a word that paints not only human emotion but also the beating heart, the pangs of love, and the very pulse of life.

Join Fabeha Syed as we embark on a journey exploring the various facets of 'beqarar' in Urdu poetry. We will witness how this word blossoms into a kaleidoscope of emotions within poetry.



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