Meaning of
ardaas
अरदास • جلپ
English
prayer; supplication
Hindi
प्रार्थना; विनती
Urdu
دعا; التجا
Origin
Punjabi
Ash'aar
hai nuqta yahii jispar imaan sabhi ka hai
aaya hai jo duniya men laazim use jaana hai
bardaasht nahin karti kahti hain ye jaageerain
tum to ga.e duniya se bas naam hatana hai
1
jheel men us..ko utarte dekhkar
maine socha jalpari ban jaayegi
krishna ban kar jab use sochunga main
meri dhadkan baansuri ban jaayegi
49
suno jaanaan tumhaare lab pe may ka ek bhi qatra
meri aankhoñ ki hai tauheen aur naakaabil-e-bardaasht
4
aalam men karte ho numaish is qadar ranj-o-alam ki
ye lab nahin khulte jo gham na-qaabil-e-bardaasht hota
4
teraa main hooñ bhale khilauna
meri tu ardaas rahegi
3
ik din ki bhi judaai na bardaasht kar sake
dukh dard mujh ko dekh ke ik dam lipt ga.e
2
jalpari tum pe to saare rang achchhe hi lagenge
par gulaabi rang men tum aur achchhii lag rahi ho
2
ishq ko mahtaab kahte ho
dooriyaan bardaasht kar lo phir
2
khudkushi ka to iraada tha nahin
ishq men marne ka vaa'da tha nahin
sabr aur bardaasht mujh
men thii nahin
varna gham teraa ziyaada tha nahin
1
tira jaana kahaan bardaasht hogaa
gale lag jaayenge deewaar se ham
1
hai nuqta yahii jispar imaan sabhi ka hai
aaya hai jo duniya men laazim use jaana hai
bardaasht nahin karti kahti hain ye jaageerain
tum to ga.e duniya se bas naam hatana hai
1
jheel men us..ko utarte dekhkar
maine socha jalpari ban jaayegi
krishna ban kar jab use sochunga main
meri dhadkan baansuri ban jaayegi
49
Nuance
Ardaas is a heartfelt invocation, a bridge between the mortal and the divine. In poetry, it embodies the soul's yearning and the humility of human existence. The word carries a weight of sincerity, often evoking a sense of communal spirituality.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ardaas' to express deep spiritual longing. It can symbolize a plea for guidance or a communal call for peace. Often contrasted with silent meditation, it highlights the power of spoken word in spiritual practice.
Closing Insight
Ardaas, in its essence, is a testament to the human spirit's quest for connection with the divine. It is a reminder of the power of collective hope.