Meaning of
faraag
फ़राग • فراغ
English
freedom; leisure; emptiness
Hindi
स्वतंत्रता; अवकाश; खालीपन
Urdu
آزادی; فرصت; خالی پن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
faraagh-e-dil jala do gham bacha ke rakh
halaq se cheekhna है,दम bacha ke rakh
0
is zindagi men itni faraaghat kise naseeb
itnaa na yaad aa ki tujhe bhool jaayen ham
41
faraaghat se duniya men har dam na baitho
agar chahte ho faraaghat ziyaada
14
nahin is khulii fazaa men koii gosha-e-faraaghat
ye jahaan ajab jahaan hai na qafs na aashiyana
5
dil sochta hai bas ye faraaghat ke waqt men
milne ke tujhse KHvaab jo dekhe the kya hue
jo ik ada pe jaan luta dete the kabhi
vo saare daavedaar mohabbat ke kya hue
3
jo zameen KHud kabhi na ho saakitus zameen par faraagh kyuuñ dhoondhoon
2
vo faraagat men adavat bhi nibhaata khoob yaaron
naasamjh ham the rifaqat ko KHuda jo yaar maana
1
faraagh-e-dil jala do gham bacha ke rakh
halaq se cheekhna है,दम bacha ke rakh
0
is zindagi men itni faraaghat kise naseeb
itnaa na yaad aa ki tujhe bhool jaayen ham
41
Nuance
In its original sense, 'faraag' conveys a state of being unburdened, a release from obligations or constraints. In poetry, it often evokes a serene emptiness, a space where thoughts and emotions can freely wander.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'faraag' to explore themes of solitude and introspection. It contrasts with the chaos of life, offering a moment of peace. It can also suggest the void left by a departed love.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'faraag' becomes a canvas for the soul's quiet reflections. It is both an escape and a return to oneself.