Meaning of
ashraf
अशरफ़ • اشرف
English
noble; honorable
Hindi
उच्च; सम्माननीय
Urdu
عالی; معزز
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
iraada phir kisi se kar liya us ne mohabbat ka
so ab ye dekhna hai kaun hai zad men tabaahi ke
chalo ab ashraf-e-khasta yahaañ se kooch karte hain
bahut ehsaan tum par ho ga.e hain jindagaani ke
3
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
kahte hain ai insaan tu asharaf-ul-makhluqaat hai
Dhoondh aakhir tujh men bhala kaun sii aisi baat hai
9
saare raushan deep ashraf bujh ga.e
yuñ hawa thii be-rehm sab kuchh khatm
7
ye kaafi hai ki ham ik doosre par marte hain ashraf
mohabbat saath jeene ka taqaza to nahin karti
5
sabab jab bhi udaasi ka kisi ne ham se poocha hai
zuba par be-takalluf phir tira hi naam aaya hai
nahin aata kabhi fann-e-sukhan gar saath vo hota
bichhadna yaar ka ashraf ke kitna kaam aaya hai
4
vo ik nadi jo kabhi tez-tez bahti thii
vo aaj ret ke maidaan si bichi hui hai
main ik darqat tha ashraf kisi zamaane men
khizan ke kehar se ab thooth hi bachi hui hai
3
kab KHabar thii ki hayaat-e-ashraf
teri agar men uljh jaayegi
3
vahii sab log ashraf aasteen ke saanp nikle hain
jinhen shaamil samjhte the tum apne khair-khwaahon men
3
guzishta saal bhi ashraf yahii ummeed thii ham ko
ki ye jo saal aaya hai KHushi ki ghadiyaan laayega
3
iraada phir kisi se kar liya us ne mohabbat ka
so ab ye dekhna hai kaun hai zad men tabaahi ke
chalo ab ashraf-e-khasta yahaañ se kooch karte hain
bahut ehsaan tum par ho ga.e hain jindagaani ke
3
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
Nuance
Ashraf embodies the qualities of nobility and honor, often associated with high moral standards and virtuous character. In poetry, it reflects the ideal of human dignity and the pursuit of ethical excellence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use ashraf to celebrate the virtues of integrity and honor. It serves as a contrast to the baser instincts, highlighting the aspiration towards a higher moral ground.
Closing Insight
Ashraf stands as a beacon of moral aspiration, guiding poetic souls towards nobility.