Meaning of
daragaah
दरग़ाह • درگاہ
English
shrine; tomb
Hindi
मज़ार; समाधि
Urdu
مزار; مقبرہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ship koi bhi to le lo kahii se haider
mere dil ko bandargaah karne waale
1
chhodo duniya ki parwaahen karo mohabbat
mushkil hon kitnii bhi raahen karo mohabbat
sunkar dekho saare mandir yahii kaheinge
yahii kahegi sab dargaahen karo mohabbat
49
nabi ka ghar agar koi nahin hai
bataa mujh...ko ki dar koi nahin hai
uda dargaah ki chadar hawa men
bataa maula ka dar koi nahin hai
10
dargaah bhi jaati hai vo mandir bhi jaati haius mah-zabeen ne ab mujhe insaan kar diya
5
tumhaare qadmon ko jab choomti hooñ lagta hai aisa
koi jogan kisi dargaah ki chaukhat ko choo
men hai
3
ship koi bhi to le lo kahii se haider
mere dil ko bandargaah karne waale
1
chhodo duniya ki parwaahen karo mohabbat
mushkil hon kitnii bhi raahen karo mohabbat
sunkar dekho saare mandir yahii kaheinge
yahii kahegi sab dargaahen karo mohabbat
49
Nuance
The word 'daragaah' carries a sense of sacredness and reverence. Originally, it refers to a holy place, often a shrine or tomb where saints are buried. In poetry, it symbolizes a space of spiritual reflection, a meeting point between the earthly and the divine, where the soul seeks solace and connection with the eternal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'daragaah' to evoke themes of spiritual longing and divine connection. It can represent a place of refuge from worldly troubles or a metaphorical journey towards enlightenment. The word often contrasts with the mundane, highlighting the sacred amidst the profane.
Closing Insight
In its poetic depth, 'daragaah' invites contemplation on the sacred spaces within and around us, urging a journey beyond the material.