Meaning of
ghumraah
ग़ुमराह • گمراہ
English
misguided; astray; led astray
Hindi
भ्रमित; पथभ्रष्ट; गुमराह
Urdu
گمراہ; بھٹکا ہوا; راہ سے ہٹا ہوا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
pahle manzil tak jaane ka rastaa khoja
phir raste ko raste bhar gumraah kiya hai
0
mujh se kaha jibreel-e-junoon ne ye bhi wahi-e-ilaahi hai
mazhab to bas mazhab-e-dil hai baaki sab gumaahi hai
23
us ki KHvaahish pe tum ko bharosa bhi hai us ke hone na hone ka jhagda bhi hai
lutf aaya tumhein gumrahi ne kaha gumrahi ke li.e ek taaza ghazal
15
baat-baat pe wa-waah karne waale
tum hi ho mujhe gumraah karne waale
1
andheri raat ke jalwe hain apne
jise bhi chaah le ghumraah kar de
1
pahle manzil tak jaane ka rastaa khoja
phir raste ko raste bhar gumraah kiya hai
0
mujh se kaha jibreel-e-junoon ne ye bhi wahi-e-ilaahi hai
mazhab to bas mazhab-e-dil hai baaki sab gumaahi hai
23
Nuance
Ghumraah conveys a sense of being led away from the right path, whether morally, spiritually, or emotionally. In poetry, it often explores themes of confusion, loss, and the search for truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use ghumraah to depict the inner turmoil of a soul lost in the labyrinth of life. It can also symbolize the struggle to find one's true purpose or direction.
Closing Insight
Ghumraah reflects the poignant journey of seeking clarity amidst chaos.