Meaning of
girebaan
गिरेबाँ • گریبان
English
collar; neckline; metaphor for dignity or honor
Hindi
कॉलर; गले का हिस्सा; गरिमा या सम्मान का प्रतीक
Urdu
کالر; گلے کا حصہ; عزت یا وقار کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chaahat ne la ke chhodaa hai aise maqam par
main bhi udaas vo bhi pareshaan hai aaj kal
us ke bhi rukh ka rang zaraa zard-zard hai
apna bhi taar-taar girebaan hai aaj kal
0
pahle kahtaa hai junoon uskaa girebaan pakad
phir meraa dil mujhe kahtaa hai idhar kaan pakad
aisi vehshat bhi na ho ghar ke daro baam kahein
koi aawaaz hi le aa koi mehmaan pakad
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phir bhi hamaara daag-e-girebaan na dik sakaa
ham aaine ke saamne gardan-faraaz the
5
taar saanson ka lute maut girebaan men rahe
vo meri jaañ hai use haq hai meri jaañ men rahe
4
unko bhi galat jaana tumko bhi galat jaana
jhaanka jo girebaan men KHud ko hi galat jaana
3
ye haqeeqat hai meri jaan nahin la saka
main tere jhooth par eimaan nahin la saka
log poochhenge sabab chaak girebaani ka
bazm men chaak girebaan nahin la saka
1
main qatl kar doon aaj hi dushman ka jee kiya
phir maine KHud hi apna girebaan pakad liya
1
aibon se jinka saara girebaan chaak hai
tohmat laga rahe hain vo kirdaar par mere
1
dekhlen apna girebaan jo zamaane waale
phir kisi shaKHs pa ungli na uthaaega koi
0
girebaan chaak kar ke KHoon rokar
tumhaara gham manaaya ja raha hai
0
chaahat ne la ke chhodaa hai aise maqam par
main bhi udaas vo bhi pareshaan hai aaj kal
us ke bhi rukh ka rang zaraa zard-zard hai
apna bhi taar-taar girebaan hai aaj kal
0
pahle kahtaa hai junoon uskaa girebaan pakad
phir meraa dil mujhe kahtaa hai idhar kaan pakad
aisi vehshat bhi na ho ghar ke daro baam kahein
koi aawaaz hi le aa koi mehmaan pakad
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Nuance
Originally referring to the collar or neckline of a garment, 'girebaan' evokes a sense of personal dignity and honor. In poetry, it often symbolizes the vulnerability of one's inner self, where emotions are laid bare.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'girebaan' to explore themes of vulnerability and exposure. It can represent the tearing of one's dignity or the opening of one's heart. Often contrasted with the idea of concealment or restraint.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'girebaan' becomes a canvas for the soul's most intimate revelations.