Meaning of
aalam-e-ulfat
आलम-ए-उल्फत • منزل
English
world of love; realm of affection
Hindi
प्रेम की दुनिया; स्नेह का क्षेत्र
Urdu
محبت کی دنیا; الفت کی دنیا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
nahin nigaah men manzil to justuju hi sahi
nahin visaal muyassar to aarzoo hi sahi
52
kisi ko ghar se nikalte hi mil gaii manzil
koi hamaari tarah umr bhar safar men raha
600
manzilen kya hain raasta kya hai
hausla ho to fasla kya hai
153
manzilon ka kaun jaane rahguzar achchhii nahin
uski aañkhen khoobsurat hai nazar achchhii nahin
84
dhokha hai ik fareb hai manzil ka har khayal
sach poochiye to saara safar waapsi ka hai
76
ishq agar badhta hai to phir jhagde bhi to badhte hain
aamdani jab badhti hai to kharche bhi to badhte hain
maana manzil nahin mili hai hamko lekin khandhar
ek qadam uski jaanib ham aage bhi to badhte hain
73
jo tumhein manzil pe le jaayeñgi vo raahen alag hain
main vo rastaa hooñ ki jis par tum bhatk kar aa gaii ho
72
apni manzil pe pahunchana bhi khade rahna bhi
kitna mushkil hai bade ho ke bade rahna bhi
67
main akela hi chala tha jaanib-e-manzil magar
log saath aate ga.e aur kaarwaan banta gaya
67
pahle thodii mushkil hogii
aage lekin manzil hogii
sab baaraati shayar honge
meri shaa
dii mehfil hogii
58
nahin nigaah men manzil to justuju hi sahi
nahin visaal muyassar to aarzoo hi sahi
52
kisi ko ghar se nikalte hi mil gaii manzil
koi hamaari tarah umr bhar safar men raha
600
Nuance
In its original sense, 'aalam-e-ulfat' evokes the vast and boundless realm where love reigns supreme. Poetry has expanded this to encompass not just romantic love but also the gentle affection found in friendships and familial bonds, painting a picture of a world softened by tenderness.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aalam-e-ulfat' to explore themes of longing and fulfillment. It serves as a backdrop for tales of unrequited love or the bliss of mutual affection. The term contrasts with harsher realities, offering a sanctuary of emotion.
Closing Insight
In the poetic universe, 'aalam-e-ulfat' remains a cherished sanctuary where the heart finds solace and dreams take flight.