Meaning of
dil-shikasta
दिल-शिकस्ता • دل شکستہ
English
broken-hearted; deeply saddened
Hindi
दिल टूटा हुआ; गहरे दुखी
Urdu
دل شکستہ; گہرے غمگین
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
na badli hai zameen ye aur ye ambar nahin badla
tumhaari yaad basti hai tabhi to ghar nahin badla
na kar le phone vo ik be-vafa sa ishq bhule se
bahut badle hain mobile magar number nahin badla
2
burii sarishta na badli jagah badlne se
chaman men aa ke bhi kaanta gulaab ho na sakaa
33
kashtii bhi nahin badli dariyaa bhi nahin badla
aur doobne waalon ka jazba bhi nahin badla
10
zindagi kaatee hijr men lekin
maut ke dastaras nahin kaatee
usne dp hi badli jaj saahib
ishq men usne nas nahin kaatee
8
bas itni sii meri taqdeer badli
kabhi zindaan kabhi zanjeer badli
na in aankhoñ ne apne KHvaab badlena KHvaabon ne koii taabeer badli
6
dar-b-dar kisi jaanib roz chal raha hooñ main
ik azeb soorat men KHud hi dhal raha hooñ main
kaun jal gaya andar kaun mar gaya mujh
men
kiski maut par tanhaa roz jal raha hooñ main
itnaa kehne par bhi jab badli hi nahin duniya
be-wajah hi KHud ko phir kyuuñ badal raha hooñ main
KHaak ho chuka hai dil chal rahi mirii saansen
rafta rafta hi KHud ke din nigal raha hooñ main
zindagi bhala ab yah kis tarah basar hogii
aaj kal ghamon se bhi kab bahal raha hooñ main
4
ghazal ke qaafiye badle ghazal badli
ghazal ke phir m'aani bhi naye rakhe
3
dil-shikasta ho gaya hai aur phir bhi jal raha hai
ek gham hai jo kahii dil men hamaare pal raha hai
3
mirii jagah koii aur uski jagah koii aur
kahaanii to nahin badli badal ga.e kirdaar
3
ik main hooñ jisse dp tak naiiñ badli jaati
ik vo hai jo har ik din mahboob badalta hai
2
na badli hai zameen ye aur ye ambar nahin badla
tumhaari yaad basti hai tabhi to ghar nahin badla
na kar le phone vo ik be-vafa sa ishq bhule se
bahut badle hain mobile magar number nahin badla
2
burii sarishta na badli jagah badlne se
chaman men aa ke bhi kaanta gulaab ho na sakaa
33
Nuance
The term 'dil-shikasta' evokes a poignant image of a heart shattered by sorrow. It captures the essence of deep emotional pain and vulnerability, often associated with love and loss.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dil-shikasta' to express profound grief and emotional turmoil. It is a favorite in verses dealing with themes of heartbreak and unfulfilled desires.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'dil-shikasta' serves as a testament to the enduring power of the heart's lament.