Meaning of
dard-e-sar
दर्द-ए-सर • درد سر
English
headache; nuisance
Hindi
सिरदर्द; परेशानी
Urdu
سر درد; پریشانی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
sanam dil men mire thoda magar ye dard baaki hai
chala aa bed par sone yahaañ pe fard baaki hai
raha hai dard sar men ho bahut chashma lagaaya hai
lagaaya hai bahut marham magar sar dard baaki hai
3
chaai pee kar tumhaare haathon ki
dard-e-sar se sukoon milta hai
3
sanam dil men mire thoda magar ye dard baaki hai
chala aa bed par sone yahaañ pe fard baaki hai
raha hai dard sar men ho bahut chashma lagaaya hai
lagaaya hai bahut marham magar sar dard baaki hai
3
chaai pee kar tumhaare haathon ki
dard-e-sar se sukoon milta hai
3
Nuance
Literally a physical discomfort, it extends to signify any troublesome or annoying situation. In poetry, it often symbolizes mental anguish or emotional turmoil.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this term to delve into the complexities of emotional pain. It contrasts with peace or clarity, emphasizing the chaos within the mind.
Closing Insight
A simple headache in poetry becomes a metaphor for life's deeper struggles.