Meaning of
aoraq
औराक़ • اوراق
English
pages; leaves; sheets
Hindi
पृष्ठ; पत्ते; चादरें
Urdu
صفحات; پتیاں; چادریں
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jab raat hui maykhaane men
aoraq likhe afsaane men
main haar gaya sab sach kah kar
vo jeet ga.e bahaalne men
1
dilli ke na the kooche auraq-e-musavvar the
jo shakl nazar aayi tasveer nazar aayi
28
likh diya tha jild par iisa ka naam
saans lene lag ga.e aoraq sab
17
us ki soorat ke jab awaraq palat kar dekhe
hosh hi ud ga.e KHud par bhi bharosa na hua
3
jab raat hui maykhaane men
aoraq likhe afsaane men
main haar gaya sab sach kah kar
vo jeet ga.e bahaalne men
1
dilli ke na the kooche auraq-e-musavvar the
jo shakl nazar aayi tasveer nazar aayi
28
Nuance
Originally, 'aoraq' refers to the physical pages of a book or document. In poetry, it symbolizes the unfolding of stories, the layers of history, and the fragility of written words that hold immense power.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aoraq' to convey the passage of time and the silent witness of events. It can suggest the delicate nature of memory or the enduring legacy of written expression.
Closing Insight
Aoraq are the silent keepers of stories, fragile yet enduring, holding the essence of time within their folds.