Meaning of
bhring
भृंग • بھنگ
English
bee; bumblebee
Hindi
मधुमक्खी; भौंरा
Urdu
شہد کی مکھی; بھنورا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
holi gaii kheli sadaa hi rang se
sab ko badaa aaya mazaa bhi bhang se
jaane kahaan ud kar ga.e vo din sabhi
ho dard bhi jeete KHushi ke sang se
1
duniya ko zehar peeke bachao to baat hai
bas bhaang peeke koi bhi shankar nahin hua
45
vo door mujhse jab hua rokar nahin hua
to main bhi intizaar men patthar nahin hua
duniya ko zahar pee ke bachao to baat hai
bas bhaang pee ke koi bhi shankar nahin hua
42
ye maKHmali gadde to tujhko hi mubarak hon
ai dost mujhe bas maa ki god hi kaafi hai
6
khila kar bhang ki gujiya samaa rangeen kar do tum
badi mushkil se to ho paaya hai deedaar holi men
4
tan par rang chadhaati holi
ya phir bhang pilaati holi
holi saare bhed mitaaye
sam ras dhang badhaati holi
1
kisi ko khelni hai saath tere rang kii holi
kahiin par khelte hain saath tere bhang kii holi
nahin main jaanta kheloon kahaan kis dhang kii holi
mujhe hai chaah kheloon sang tere shang kii holi
1
holi gaii kheli sadaa hi rang se
sab ko badaa aaya mazaa bhi bhang se
jaane kahaan ud kar ga.e vo din sabhi
ho dard bhi jeete KHushi ke sang se
1
duniya ko zehar peeke bachao to baat hai
bas bhaang peeke koi bhi shankar nahin hua
45
Nuance
In its original sense, 'bhring' refers to the buzzing bee, a creature of nature known for its industriousness and its role in the creation of honey. In poetry, the bee often symbolizes the lover, drawn irresistibly to the sweetness of the beloved, much like the bee to the flower.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'bhring' to evoke images of nature's harmony. It can symbolize the restless heart of a lover. The bee's journey from flower to flower is likened to the lover's quest for beauty and fulfillment.
Closing Insight
In the dance of the bee, poets find the eternal dance of love and longing. 'Bhring' captures the essence of pursuit and desire.