Meaning of
gumrahi
गुमरही • گمراہی
English
misguidance; error; delusion
Hindi
भ्रम; गलती; पथभ्रष्टता
Urdu
گمراہی; غلطی; فریب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
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
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
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
The word 'gumrahi' conveys a sense of being led astray, a journey into error or delusion. In poetry, it captures the human struggle with inner and outer misdirections, the poignant dance between truth and illusion.
Poetic Usage
Poets explore 'gumrahi' to delve into themes of lost paths and misguided souls. It can reflect the turmoil of a wandering heart or the deceptive allure of false promises. The word resonates with the search for clarity amidst confusion.
Closing Insight
In the labyrinth of life, 'gumrahi' is a reminder of the delicate balance between truth and deception.