Meaning of
ghaar
ग़ार • غار
English
cave; grotto
Hindi
गुफा; कंदरा
Urdu
غار; کھوہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aayi hawa na raas jo saayo ke shahar kii
ham zaat kii qadeem gufaaon men kho ga.e
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meraa kirdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
yah samajhdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ishq hai vaa'da faraamosh nahin hai koi
dil talabgaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
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kahaavat batavat ye shaamat haqarat
baghaavat adavat zalaalat ye gharaat
qayamat jinaayat jaraahat sharaarat
inhi sab men hain ishq rakhta mahaarat
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bahattar hoor aur ye vo malaai dik rahi hai
ajab hai qatl-o-gharat men khudaai dik rahi hai
1
gharaat hue hain pyaar men jitne ham
utna koii dooja nahin hogaa ab
1
hazrat e naaseh kahte hain muhabbat maar degi
ishq kahtaa hai muhabbat ko tijaarat maar degi
aur gulchein to karega baarha yuñ gharaat e gul
in gulon ko yaar gulchein ki rafaqat maar degi
0
qatl karne ke li.e aati hai dhamki lekin
dushmanon par kabhi yalghaar nahin karta hooñ
0
aayi hawa na raas jo saayo ke shahar kii
ham zaat kii qadeem gufaaon men kho ga.e
0
meraa kirdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
yah samajhdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ishq hai vaa'da faraamosh nahin hai koi
dil talabgaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
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Nuance
The word 'ghaar' evokes the image of a hidden, mysterious place. In its original sense, it refers to a natural hollow in the earth, a place of shelter or refuge. Poetry has expanded this notion to symbolize the unknown depths of the human soul, a sanctuary for thoughts and emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ghaar' to explore themes of introspection and solitude. It can represent a retreat from the world, a place where one confronts inner truths. The contrast between the external world and the internal 'ghaar' is a common motif.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ghaar' becomes a metaphor for the soul's hidden chambers. It invites reflection on the mysteries within.