Meaning of
darbaan
दरबाँ • دربان
English
gatekeeper; doorman
Hindi
दरवाज़े का रखवाला; द्वारपाल
Urdu
دروازے کا رکھوالا; دربان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jee kare phool se khushboo ke maani poochoon
baagh men jaaun to darbaan nazar aata hai
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ab main samjha tire rukhsaar pe til ka matlab
daulat-e-husn pe darbaan bitha rakha hai
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zakham unke li.e mehmaan hua karte hain
muflisi jo tere darbaan hua karte hain
vo ameeron ke li.e aam si baatein hongi
ham ghareebon ke jo armaan hua karte hain
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vo uske gaal pe darbaan-e-husn baitha hai
koi use suno til ka nishaan mat kehna
0
ham to chaah rahe hain nazar lag jaa.e
par chehre ka til darbaan banaa hai
0
jee kare phool se khushboo ke maani poochoon
baagh men jaaun to darbaan nazar aata hai
0
ab main samjha tire rukhsaar pe til ka matlab
daulat-e-husn pe darbaan bitha rakha hai
66
Nuance
The word 'darbaan' conjures images of a vigilant guardian standing at the threshold, controlling access and maintaining order. In poetry, it can symbolize the barriers to one's desires or the protective forces that guard the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'darbaan' to explore themes of access and denial. It can represent the emotional barriers one faces or the protective instincts that shield the heart from pain.
Closing Insight
In its quiet vigilance, 'darbaan' speaks of the unseen forces that guard our inner sanctuaries. It is a reminder of the thresholds we must cross with care.