Meaning of
dilruba
दिलरुबा • دلربا
English
beloved; captivating; heart-stealer
Hindi
प्रिय; मनमोहक; दिल चुराने वाला
Urdu
محبوب; دلکش; دل چرانے والا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
alvida duniya mere mahboob ka bas dhyaan rakhna
aur nazmon geet ghazalon se meri pahchaan rakhna
roz KHvaabon men tere aaya karunga dilruba par
shart itni hai ki chehre par zaraa muskaan rakhna
0
likhna jo hua KHud ko ik diya likhoonga main
dilruba ko apne bahti hawa likhoonga main
be-chain ho khat padh ke us..ko neend na aa.e
naam apna kone men sar-fira likhoonga main
ishq ki ghazal meri ho gaii mukammal to
KHud radif ban tumko qaafiya likhoonga main
9
dilruba tujh se bichhadkar sochta hooñ
yaar ab main kya karoon is zindagi ka
6
lafz phir KHat men vo bin likha rah gaya
dil likha har jagah dilruba rah gaya
4
itnaa pyaara hai tu dilruba baante sab men khushi hi khushi
phool khilne lage us jagah tu jidhar muskuraane laga
3
har KHaraab cheez men bhi theek cheez hai
duniya bhi haseen hai ye dilruba ke saath
3
dilrubaaai ka aap kya loge
rahnumaai ka aap kya loge
mere parda-nasheen dost kaho
munh dikhaai ka aap kya loge
1
saath jis ke ho har pal ravaan
shaKHs vo hi to hai dilruba
1
ab se tum bhi ghazal kaho pyaare
zindagi ko ajal kaho pyaare
us..ko bas meri dilruba hi nahin
meri mehnat ka phal kaho pyaare
1
teri har ada hai dilkash teraa husn dilruba hai
tujhe jab se maine dekha mujhe ishq ho gaya hai
1
alvida duniya mere mahboob ka bas dhyaan rakhna
aur nazmon geet ghazalon se meri pahchaan rakhna
roz KHvaabon men tere aaya karunga dilruba par
shart itni hai ki chehre par zaraa muskaan rakhna
0
likhna jo hua KHud ko ik diya likhoonga main
dilruba ko apne bahti hawa likhoonga main
be-chain ho khat padh ke us..ko neend na aa.e
naam apna kone men sar-fira likhoonga main
ishq ki ghazal meri ho gaii mukammal to
KHud radif ban tumko qaafiya likhoonga main
9
Nuance
The word 'dilruba' carries the essence of someone who captivates the heart effortlessly. In poetry, it embodies the charm and allure of a beloved who holds sway over emotions, often leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'dilruba' to evoke the image of a beloved whose presence is enchanting and whose absence is deeply felt. It often contrasts with themes of longing and unrequited love.
Closing Insight
In the embrace of 'dilruba', the heart finds both its joy and its ache.