Meaning of
charaagh-e-dil
चराग़-ए-दिल • چراغ دل
English
lamp of the heart; inner light
Hindi
दिल का दीपक; आंतरिक प्रकाश
Urdu
دل کا چراغ; اندرونی روشنی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kis ko sunaau haal-e-gham koii gham-aashna nahin
aisa mila hai dard-e-dil jis kii koii davaa nahin
apna banaa ke ai sanam tumne jo aankh fer li
aisa bujha charaagh-e-dil phir ye kabhi jala nahin
8
charaaghh dil ka muqaabil hawa ke rakhte hain
har ek haal men tevar bala ke rakhte hain
30
nazar se tum ko mile na koii suraagh dil ka
jhuka ke gardan bujha liya hai charaaghh dil ka
sunoon na kaise karoon na kyunkar main apne dil kii
mere alaava hai kaun is bad-dimaagh dil ka
21
kis ko sunaau haal-e-gham koii gham-aashna nahin
aisa mila hai dard-e-dil jis kii koii davaa nahin
apna banaa ke ai sanam tumne jo aankh fer li
aisa bujha charaagh-e-dil phir ye kabhi jala nahin
8
charaaghh dil ka muqaabil hawa ke rakhte hain
har ek haal men tevar bala ke rakhte hain
30
Nuance
Charaagh-e-dil symbolizes the inner light that guides one's soul. In poetry, it often represents hope, wisdom, and the enduring spirit that illuminates the darkness within.
Poetic Usage
Poets use charaagh-e-dil to evoke themes of enlightenment, resilience, and the heart's capacity to shine amidst adversity.
Closing Insight
Charaagh-e-dil is a beacon of hope, a testament to the heart's enduring light.