Meaning of
choolhe
चूल्हे • چولہے
English
stoves; hearths
Hindi
चूल्हे; अग्निकुंड
Urdu
چولہے; آتشدان
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
jaise KHud hi ped giraa ho aare par
hamse qaabu hua na apne ghusse par
main hooñ jo hooñ khaali pada hooñ kamre men
bartan hain jo khaali pade hain choolhe par
1
apne badan ki tum bhi hifazat na kar sake
ham ne bhi khoob gair ke choolhe se aag li
41
ghar men thande choolhe par agar khaali pateeli hai
batao kaise likh doon dhoop phaagun ki nasheeli hai
36
main kya karoon meri begum suhaag dhundhe hai
mere bujhe hue choolhe men aag dhundhe hai
vo din ga.e ki udaate the faakhtaayein ham
sapera chuhe ke ik bill men naag dhundhe hai
14
kaath kii haandi ab na chadhengi zulm ke choolhe par yaaro
vaqt ka pahiya ghoomega munsif bhi jail men jaayega
6
KHoon se joda hua har iint dhela ho gaya
do taraf choolhe jale au ghar akela ho gaya
5
tere jaate hi ghar men yuñ phaili tanhaaii
jaise aangan ke ik choolhe se niklaa ho dhuaan
1
jaise KHud hi ped giraa ho aare par
hamse qaabu hua na apne ghusse par
main hooñ jo hooñ khaali pada hooñ kamre men
bartan hain jo khaali pade hain choolhe par
1
apne badan ki tum bhi hifazat na kar sake
ham ne bhi khoob gair ke choolhe se aag li
41
Nuance
The word 'choolhe' evokes the warmth and centrality of the hearth in domestic life. It symbolizes not just the physical act of cooking but also the emotional bonds formed around shared meals. In poetry, it often represents the heart of the home, a place of comfort and unity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'choolhe' to evoke nostalgia for simpler times. It can symbolize the warmth of family gatherings or the solitude of a lone cook. The word contrasts with the coldness of modernity, highlighting the loss of intimate connections.
Closing Insight
In its quiet presence, 'choolhe' holds the essence of home. It is a gentle reminder of warmth and togetherness.