Meaning of
chogha
चोग़ा • چوغا
English
robe; cloak; garment
Hindi
चोगा; वस्त्र; परिधान
Urdu
چوغا; لباس; پوشاک
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
post karte hain sirf do misre
she'r ko waqt bhi nahin dete
0
nayi post koii karo yaar jal
dii
ki hafton se maine nahin kuchh likha hai
1
main tasveer teri nayi gar na dekhooñ
naya kya hai likhna nahin soojhtaa hai
nayi post koii karo yaar jal
dii
kaii din se maine nahin kuchh likha hai
1
post karte hain sirf do misre
she'r ko waqt bhi nahin dete
0
nayi post koii karo yaar jal
dii
ki hafton se maine nahin kuchh likha hai
1
Nuance
Originally a simple garment, the chogha carries a sense of dignity and tradition. In poetry, it often symbolizes the weight of heritage and the warmth of cultural embrace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use chogha to evoke images of ancestral pride and the gentle weight of tradition. It can also suggest a protective layer against the harshness of the world.
Closing Insight
Chogha wraps the soul in layers of history and warmth, a testament to the enduring embrace of culture.