Meaning of
gulistaan
गुलिस्ताँ • گلستاں
English
garden; paradise
Hindi
बाग़; स्वर्ग
Urdu
باغ; جنت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
banjar hooñ to banjar hi rahne do mujhe
tum ab mujhe koi gulistaan mat karo
tang aa chuke hain ham tere is ishq se
tum chhod do hamko pareshaan mat karo
4
saare jahaan se achha hindostaan hamaara
ham bulbulein hain is ki ye gulsitaan hamaara
77
barbaad gulistaan karne ko bas ek hi ullu kaafi tha
har shaakh pe ullu baitha hai anjaam-e-gulistaan kya hogaa
46
apne dil ke KHoon se vo gul khila deta hooñ main
regzaaron ko gulistaan ki ada deta hooñ main
28
shaghl tha dasht-navar
dii ka kabhi ai taabaan
ab gulistaan men bhi jaate hue dar lagta hai
15
ye teraa gulistaan teraa chaman kab meri nava ke qaabil hai
naghma mira apne daaman men aap apna gulistaan laata hai
14
bahaar-e-gulistaan ham ko na pahchaane ta'ajjub hai
gulon ke rukh pe chhidka hai bahut khoon-e-jigar ham ne
6
kahaan ham sukhan ka qamar jaante hain
magar is irm ka asar jaante hain
hua ik kahaanii tamasha qaza jab
khafa sab gulistaan khabar jaante hain
4
bahaar-e-gul ko gulistaan ko gul-jabeenon ko
KHuda bachaaye kisi chashm-e-bad se teeno ko
4
ham to hikaratayn bhi gulistaan se laaye the
aur aapne to pyaar bhi fatakaar kar diya
4
banjar hooñ to banjar hi rahne do mujhe
tum ab mujhe koi gulistaan mat karo
tang aa chuke hain ham tere is ishq se
tum chhod do hamko pareshaan mat karo
4
saare jahaan se achha hindostaan hamaara
ham bulbulein hain is ki ye gulsitaan hamaara
77
Nuance
In its original sense, 'gulistaan' evokes the image of a lush garden filled with blooming flowers, a place of beauty and tranquility. In poetry, it often symbolizes an idealized world, a paradise where the soul finds peace and harmony.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'gulistaan' to depict a utopian realm. It contrasts with barren landscapes, symbolizing hope and renewal. It can also represent the heart's garden, where emotions bloom.
Closing Insight
Gulistaan is a poetic sanctuary, a testament to the enduring allure of nature's beauty.