Meaning of
aagahi
आगही • آگہی
English
awareness; enlightenment
Hindi
जागरूकता; ज्ञान
Urdu
آگاہی; شعور
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
aagahi hai azaab ya rab
kar de mujh ko bhi KHvaab ya rab
aaj shabnam ke qatron se kyuuñ
jal rahe hain gulaab ya rab
2
isee fakeer ki gafalt se aagahi li hai
mere charaaghh se suraj ne raushni li hai
gali-gali men bhatkata hai shor karta hua
hamaare ishq ne sasti sharaab pee li hai
36
umr jo be-khu
dii men guzri hai
bas vahii aagahi men guzri hai
22
KHud se ho be-KHabar dar dar bhatkte hain
aise fakeer ham jo ghar bhatkte hain
KHud se mila karo koi bahaane se
khud-aagahi ke kaaran dar bhatkte hain
10
Uns unse hai unhe dekar bayana dil ka hum
3
aagahi hai azaab ya rab
kar de mujh ko bhi KHvaab ya rab
aaj shabnam ke qatron se kyuuñ
jal rahe hain gulaab ya rab
2
isee fakeer ki gafalt se aagahi li hai
mere charaaghh se suraj ne raushni li hai
gali-gali men bhatkata hai shor karta hua
hamaare ishq ne sasti sharaab pee li hai
36
Nuance
Originally, 'aagahi' signifies a state of being informed or aware. In poetry, it transcends to a deeper understanding of the self and the universe, often linked with spiritual enlightenment.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aagahi' to explore themes of self-discovery and the quest for truth. It often contrasts with ignorance, highlighting the journey from darkness to light.
Closing Insight
Aagahi is the light that guides the poet through the labyrinth of existence.