Meaning of
barsi
बरसी • برسی
English
anniversary; death anniversary
Hindi
वर्षगाँठ; पुण्यतिथि
Urdu
سالگرہ; برسی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kabhi jo teri yaad aayi khoob aayi jaan le
kabhi jo barsi khoob barsi meri aankhen maan le
0
jo birthday pe shawl bhi na de sake
manaa rahe vo barsi dhoom dhaam se
3
janam din hijr ka aane ko hai
barsi-e-ishq hai kuchh roz men ab
2
main sehra tha vo baarish thii
vo barase aisi khwaahish thii
vo barsi phir sailaab aaya
aur ab bachne ki gunjaish thii
2
samjhte hain havas ko ishq jo unke li.e hai jashn aur barsina barsi hai na koi janmdin hi ishq men ye jaante hai ham
1
isi din mujhe chhod kar tum gaii thii
lihaaza teri aaj barsi rakhi hai
1
kabhi jo teri yaad aayi khoob aayi jaan le
kabhi jo barsi khoob barsi meri aankhen maan le
0
jo birthday pe shawl bhi na de sake
manaa rahe vo barsi dhoom dhaam se
3
Nuance
The word 'barsi' carries the weight of remembrance and reflection. In its literal sense, it marks the passage of a year since an event, often a death. In poetry, it evokes the cyclical nature of time and the enduring presence of memory.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'barsi' to explore themes of loss and memory. It can symbolize the enduring impact of a loved one’s absence. It may also contrast the fleeting nature of life with the permanence of memory.
Closing Insight
Barsi is a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the indelible marks left by those we have lost.