Meaning of
arsa
अर्सा • عرصہ
English
period; span; duration
Hindi
अवधि; काल; समय
Urdu
مدت; زمانہ; وقت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dhoop to dhoop hi hai iski shikaayat kaisi
ab ki barsaat men kuchh ped lagana sahab
50
agar tum ho to ghabraane ki koi baat thodii hai
zara si boonda-baan
dii hai bahut barsaat thodii hai
ye raah-e-ishq hai is
men qadam aise hi uthte hain
mohabbat sochne waalon ke bas ki baat thodii hai
221
mehrbaan ham pe har ik raat hua karti thii
aankh lagte hi mulaqaat hua karti thii
hijr ki raat hai aur aankh men aansoo bhi nahin
aise mausam men to barsaat hua karti thii
140
din men mil lete kahii raat zaroori thii kya
benateeja ye mulaqaat zaroori thii kya
mujhse kahte to main aankhoñ men bula leta tumhein
bheegne ke li.e barsaat zaroori thii kya
83
khushboo ki barsaat nahin kar paate hain
ham KHud hi shuruaat nahin kar paate hain
jis ladki ki baatein karte hain sabseus ladki se baat nahin kar paate hain
83
zyaadati har baat kii har cheez kii achchhii nahin
doobte shehron men kuchh barsaat rakhkar dekhiye
62
tu agar KHush hai mere rone men
main vahaañ baith jaaun kone men
dekhte ho ye iint ka takiya
ek arsa laga bhigone men
54
dhoop men kaun kise yaad kiya karta hai
par tire shahar men barsaat to hoti hogii
53
tumhaare paas aate hain to saansen bheeg jaati hain
mohabbat itni milti hai ki aañkhen bheeg jaati hain
tabassum itr jaisa hai hañsi barsaat jaisi hai
vo jab bhi baat karti hai to baatein bheeg jaati hain
52
khilaaf-e-shart-e-ana tha vo KHvaab men bhi mile
main neend neend ko tarsa magar nahin soya
khilaaf-e-mausam-e-dil tha ki tham gaii baarish
khilaaf-e-ghurbat-e-gham hai ki main nahin roya
52
dhoop to dhoop hi hai iski shikaayat kaisi
ab ki barsaat men kuchh ped lagana sahab
50
agar tum ho to ghabraane ki koi baat thodii hai
zara si boonda-baan
dii hai bahut barsaat thodii hai
ye raah-e-ishq hai is
men qadam aise hi uthte hain
mohabbat sochne waalon ke bas ki baat thodii hai
221
Nuance
In its original sense, 'arsa' refers to a measurable length of time, a span that can be counted or observed. In poetry, this word often evokes the passage of time, the weight of years, or the fleeting nature of moments. It carries with it the emotional resonance of nostalgia and the inevitability of change.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'arsa' to reflect on the passage of time and its impact on human life. It can signify both the brevity and the vastness of existence. It contrasts with words that denote eternity or timelessness.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'arsa' becomes a canvas for reflecting on life's impermanence. It invites contemplation of time's relentless march.