Meaning of
anwaar
अनवार • انوار
English
lights; radiances
Hindi
प्रकाश; चमक
Urdu
روشنی; چمک
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bigad gaii thii jo duniya sanwaar dii hamne
chadha ke sar pe muhabbat utaar dii hamne
5
muddaton baad ik shaKHs se milne ke li.e
aaina dekha gaya baal sanwaare ga.e
314
badnazr se kabhi nahin dekha
teri tasveer bhi kanwaari hai
35
socha tha hamne aaj sanwaarenge vaqt ko
ab haath men hai zulf to phir zulf hi sahi
33
khaddar pahan ke bech raha tha sharaab vo
dekha mujhe to haath men jhanda utha liya
main bhi koi ganwaar sipaahi na tha janab
maine bhi jaam fenk ke danda utha liya
23
mujh ko KHvaahish hai usii shaan ki diwali ki
lakshmi desh men ulfat ki shab-o-roz rahe
desh ko pyaar se mehnat se sanwaare mil kar
ahl-e-bharat ke dilon men ye kanwal soz rahe
22
bigad gaii thii jo duniya sanwaar dii hamne
chadha ke sar pe muhabbat utaar dii hamne
andheri raat kisi be-vafa ki yaadon men
bahut taveel thii lekin guzaar dii hamne
11
ki dekho khoobsurat lag rahi hai na ye pahle se
haan is tasveer ki maine hi kal zulfen sanwaari thii
7
usii ki aas ne sanbhaal rakha hijr men mujhe
vahii jo apni zulfen tak nahin sanwaar paati hai
6
mujhse milne vo mere ghar aa rahi
main bhi baitha hooñ sanwaare baal ko
6
bigad gaii thii jo duniya sanwaar dii hamne
chadha ke sar pe muhabbat utaar dii hamne
5
muddaton baad ik shaKHs se milne ke li.e
aaina dekha gaya baal sanwaare ga.e
314
Nuance
Originally, 'anwaar' signifies lights or radiances, capturing the essence of illumination. In poetry, it extends to symbolize enlightenment, hope, and the divine spark within the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'anwaar' to evoke images of spiritual awakening, the dawn of understanding, or the brilliance of love. It often contrasts with darkness, symbolizing triumph over ignorance.
Closing Insight
'Anwaar' in poetry is a beacon of hope and enlightenment, a reminder of the light that guides us through the shadows.