Meaning of
giraani
गिरानी • گرانی
English
heaviness; burden
Hindi
भारीपन; बोझ
Urdu
وزن; بوجھ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
baat vo kar gaya yuñ dekh ke kahtaa kya tha
saans leni thii magar nabz giraani padi thii
0
kabootar ishq ka utre to kaise
tumhaari chat pe nigraani bahut hai
iraada kar liya gar khudkushi ka
to KHud ki aankh ka paani bahut hai
93
mehfil men jab jab kankhi se nigraani karti hai vo
main apna sab kuchh girvi rakh doon uske is manzar par
1
sargiraani door karne ka bahaana bol de
muskuraa ke phir tujhe kaise manana bol de
1
baat vo kar gaya yuñ dekh ke kahtaa kya tha
saans leni thii magar nabz giraani padi thii
0
kabootar ishq ka utre to kaise
tumhaari chat pe nigraani bahut hai
iraada kar liya gar khudkushi ka
to KHud ki aankh ka paani bahut hai
93
Nuance
Giraani conveys a sense of weight, both physical and emotional. In poetry, it often represents the burdens of life or the heaviness of unspoken words, creating a somber atmosphere.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'giraani' to express the weight of sorrow or the gravity of a situation. It can also symbolize the emotional load carried by a lover, adding depth to the narrative.
Closing Insight
Giraani reminds us of the unseen weights we carry, urging introspection and empathy.