Meaning of
charaagh
चराग़ • چراغ
English
lamp; light; beacon
Hindi
दीपक; प्रकाश; मशाल
Urdu
چراغ; روشنی; مشعل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tumhaara sirf hawaon pe shak gaya hogaa
charaaghhh KHud bhi to jal jal ke thak gaya hogaa
46
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
dua karo ki salaamat rahe mirii himmat
ye ik charaaghh kaii aandhiyon pe bhari hai
113
muflisi thii aur ham the ghar ke iklaute charaaghh
varna aisi raushni karte ki duniya dekhti
64
guzar chuki julmate shab-e-hijr par badan men vo teergii hai
main jal marunga magar chiraagon ke lo ko madhyam nahin karunga
yah ahd lekar hi tujh ko saumpi thii maine kalbau nazar ki sarhad
jo tere haathon se katl hogaa main us ka maatam nahin karunga
64
charaaghon ko uchhaala ja raha hai
hawa par raub daala ja raha hai
60
vo bujh gaya to chala uski ahmiyat ka pata
ki us ki aag se kitne charaagh jalte the
58
naye daur ke naye KHvaab hain naye mausamon ke gulaab hain
ye mohabbaton ke charaaghh hain inhen nafratoin ki hawa na de
56
kahaan charaaghh jalaaen kahaan gulaab rakhen
chaten to milti hain lekin makaan nahin milta
54
jahaan rahega wahin raushni lutaayega
kisi charaaghh ka apna makaan nahin hota
54
tumhaara sirf hawaon pe shak gaya hogaa
charaaghhh KHud bhi to jal jal ke thak gaya hogaa
46
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
Nuance
Originally a simple source of light, 'charaagh' evokes warmth and guidance. In poetry, it becomes a symbol of hope amidst darkness, a solitary flame battling the vast night.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'charaagh' to depict resilience and hope. It stands as a metaphor for the human spirit's undying light. It contrasts with darkness, symbolizing the struggle between despair and hope.
Closing Insight
In the quiet flicker of a 'charaagh', poets find the eternal dance of light and shadow.