Meaning of
awaraq
अवराक़ • اوراق
English
leaves; pages
Hindi
पत्ते; पृष्ठ
Urdu
پتے; صفحات
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
The word conjures images of scattered leaves, each holding a story untold. In poetry, it often symbolizes the fragility of life and the transient nature of memories, as pages turn and seasons change.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this word to evoke the passage of time and the ephemeral beauty of nature. It can represent the pages of a book, the leaves of a tree, or the fleeting moments of life. The imagery is often rich with nostalgia and introspection.
Closing Insight
In the turning of pages, poetry finds its eternal dance with time, capturing the essence of life's fleeting beauty.