Meaning of
gurezaan
गुरेज़ाँ • گریزاں
English
fleeing; avoiding; evasive
Hindi
भागना; बचना; टालमटोल
Urdu
بھاگنا; بچنا; ٹال مٹول
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tum mujh se ho KHafaa ya dil tum se gurezaan hai
nazdeekiyon men apni sadiyon kii dooriyaan hain
0
Daur e toofan mein bhi jee lete hain jeene vaale
3
ham apna sach bataane se gurezaan hain yahaañ aur
vo apna jhooth duniya ko bataaye phir raha hai
1
tum mujh se ho KHafaa ya dil tum se gurezaan hai
nazdeekiyon men apni sadiyon kii dooriyaan hain
0
Daur e toofan mein bhi jee lete hain jeene vaale
3
Nuance
The word 'gurezaan' evokes a sense of constant movement, an elusive presence that is always just out of reach. In poetry, it captures the essence of something or someone that remains unattainable, slipping away like sand through fingers.
Poetic Usage
Often used to describe the fleeting nature of time or love. Poets may contrast it with permanence or stability, highlighting the tension between desire and reality.
Closing Insight
In the dance of pursuit and retreat, 'gurezaan' whispers the beauty of what remains just beyond our grasp.