Meaning of
hizrat
हिज़रत • ہجرت
English
migration; exodus; departure
Hindi
प्रवासन; पलायन; प्रस्थान
Urdu
ہجرت; نقل مکانی; روانگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bhej rahe ho mujh ko khud se door magar ye to sun lo
paanv nahin dukhte hain jaanaan dil dukhte hain hijrat men
6
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
ye jo hijrat ke maare hue hain yahaañ
agle misre pe ro ke kaheinge ki haan
64
ye hijraton ka zamaana bhi kya zamaana hai
unhin se door hain jin ke li.e kamaana hai
59
main apni hijrat ka haal lagbhag bataa chuka tha sabhi ko aur bas
tire mohalle ke saare ladke hawa banaane men lag ga.e the
43
jahaan jo tha wahin rahna tha us ko
magar ye log hijrat kar rahe hain
25
is se pahle ki zameen-zaad sharaarat kar jaayen
ham sitaaron ne ye socha hai ki hijrat kar jaayen
daulat-e-khwab hamaare jo kisi kaam na aayi
ab kisi ko nahin milne ki wasiyyat kar jaayen
20
ham jo tere dil men samaaye rahte hai
dekho ab is se hijrat kar jaayenge
11
kar chuke jungle se hijrat sab parinde
teri yaadon se main hijrat kar raha hooñ
10
dil lagao abki tum hijrat karenge ham
phir bataana dard meetha hai ki kadwa hai
10
bhej rahe ho mujh ko khud se door magar ye to sun lo
paanv nahin dukhte hain jaanaan dil dukhte hain hijrat men
6
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
Nuance
The word 'hizrat' originally denotes a physical migration or exodus, often driven by necessity or survival. In poetry, it evolves into a metaphor for personal transformation, the journey of the soul from one state to another, and the poignant departures that shape our lives.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hizrat' to explore themes of change and transformation, the bittersweet nature of leaving behind the familiar, and the hope that accompanies new beginnings.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'hizrat' captures the essence of life's inevitable transitions, a reminder of the resilience and hope that accompany every journey.