Meaning of
ham-soorat
हम-सूरत • ہم صورت
English
similar in appearance; look-alike
Hindi
दिखने में समान; हमशक्ल
Urdu
ظاہری شکل میں مشابہ; ہم شکل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ham anjuman men sab kii taraf dekhte rahe
apni tarah se koii akela nahin mila
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gham men ham soorat-e-gamkhaar nahin padhte hain
isliye meer ke ash'aar nahin padhte hain
meri aañkhen teri tasveer se ja lagti hain
subh uthkar sabhi akhbaar nahin padhte hain
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ai shauq-e-nazara kya kahiye nazaron men koi soorat hi nahin
ai zauq-e-tasavvur kya kijeye ham soorat-e-jaanaan bhool ga.e
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ham anjuman men sab kii taraf dekhte rahe
apni tarah se koii akela nahin mila
11
gham men ham soorat-e-gamkhaar nahin padhte hain
isliye meer ke ash'aar nahin padhte hain
meri aañkhen teri tasveer se ja lagti hain
subh uthkar sabhi akhbaar nahin padhte hain
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Nuance
The term 'ham-soorat' speaks to the idea of resemblance and shared identity. In poetry, it often explores themes of duality and reflection, where the outer likeness hints at deeper connections.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ham-soorat' to delve into themes of identity and connection. It can suggest a mirror image or a soul's twin. The word often evokes the mystery of likeness and the bonds it implies.
Closing Insight
In poetic musings, 'ham-soorat' captures the enigma of resemblance and the unseen ties that bind.