Meaning of
dargaah
दरगाह • درگاہ
English
shrine; tomb
Hindi
मज़ार; समाधि
Urdu
مزار; مقبرہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
Main ab bhi bandargaahon ke chakkar lagaata rahta huun
0
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
dargaahon par chadhne hain ya mandir men
phool nahin khilte hain is taiyaari se
2
ship koi bhi to le lo kahii se haider
mere dil ko bandargaah karne waale
1
Main ab bhi bandargaahon ke chakkar lagaata rahta huun
0
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
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Nuance
Originally, 'dargaah' signifies a sacred place, often a tomb of a revered figure. It evokes a sense of spiritual refuge and divine presence, a place where the earthly meets the eternal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'dargaah' to explore themes of spirituality, devotion, and the quest for inner peace. It can symbolize a journey towards enlightenment or a sanctuary from worldly turmoil.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'dargaah' stands as a testament to the human longing for connection with the divine.