Meaning of
aftaab
आफ़्ताब • آفتاب
English
sun; sunlight; radiance
Hindi
सूरज; धूप; चमक
Urdu
آفتاب; دھوپ; چمک
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
na deta aftaabon men dikhaai ab kya bolein
hamaari jaan ko na de sunaai ab kya bolein
3
vo aftaab laane ka dekar ha
men fareb
hamse hamaari raat ke jugnoo bhi le gaya
47
zamaana chahe jo aaj kar le nahin rukenge qadam hamaare
jis aag se aftaab raushan vo aag dil men dhadhak rahi hai
43
vo apne chehre men sau aftaab rakhte hain
isi
li.e to vo rukh pe naqaab rakhte hain
30
vo aftaab laane ka dekar ha
men fareb
hamse hamaari raat ke jugnoo bhi le gaya
29
jis..ko badaa garoor tha apne vujood par
vo aaftaab shaam ki chaukhat pe mar gaya
26
chaand la sakaa nahin kabhi sanam hai sach magar
la raha hooñ main tumhaari khaatir aftaab ab
24
subah-subah ye aaftaab kaun laaya hai
badi mashqaton se chaand ko sulaaya hai
dhuaan sa uth raha hai kab se meri aankhoñ men
bujha de jis kisi ne dil meraa jalaya hai
15
yaad men teri kho kar ham ghazal banaate hain
aftaab dhalta hai jab ye shaam hoti hai
4
lifaafa apni yaadon ka khula chhodo
fidaai jee raha khat ke sahaare se
3
na deta aftaabon men dikhaai ab kya bolein
hamaari jaan ko na de sunaai ab kya bolein
3
vo aftaab laane ka dekar ha
men fareb
hamse hamaari raat ke jugnoo bhi le gaya
47
Nuance
The word 'aftaab' brings forth the image of the sun in all its glory, symbolizing life, warmth, and brilliance. In poetry, it often represents the illuminating force of love or truth, casting away shadows and bringing clarity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aftaab' to symbolize enlightenment and hope. It appears in verses that speak of new beginnings, the warmth of a lover's gaze, or the dawning of understanding.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'aftaab' shines as a beacon of hope and clarity, dispelling the darkness within.