Meaning of
ilm
इल्म • علم
English
knowledge; science; learning
Hindi
ज्ञान; विज्ञान; विद्या
Urdu
علم; سائنس; تعلیم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ashaar mire yuñ to zamaane ke li.e hain
kuchh she'r faqat un ko sunaane ke li.e hain
ye ilm ka sauda ye risaale ye kitaaben
ik shaKHs ki yaadon ko bhulaane ke li.e hain
46
ye filmo'n men hi sabko pyaar mil jaata hai aaKHir men
magar sachmuch men is duniya men aisa kuchh nahin hota
chalo maana ki meraa dil mere mahboob ka ghar hai
par uske peechhe uske ghar men kya-kya kuchh nahin hota
214
kitaab film safar ishq shayari aurat
kahaan kahaan na gaya KHud ko dhoondhta hua main
109
tujhe kaise ilm na ho sakaa badi door tak ye khabar gaii
tire shahar hi ki ye shaayera tire intizaar men mar gaii
72
ye ilm ka sauda ye risaale ye kitaaben
ik shaKHs ki yaadon ko bhulaane ke li.e hain
67
ab mira dhyaan kahii aur chala jaata hai
ab koi film mukammal nahin dekhi jaati
67
ilm jab hogaa kidhar jaana hai
haay tab tak to guzar jaana hai
64
bhoolbhulaiya tha un zulfon men lekin
hamko us
men apni raahen dikhti theen
aapki aankhoñ ko dekha to ilm hua
kyun arjun ko keval aañkhen dikhti theen
63
ek awaaz pe aa jaati hai daudi daudi
dasht-o-sehra-o-bayaaban nahin dekhti hai
dosti dosti hoti hai tumhein ilm nahin
dosti faayda nuksaan nahin dekhti hai
51
uske labon ko choom ke ye ilm ho gaya
mujh...ko vo zahar ke bina bhi maar sakti hai
51
ashaar mire yuñ to zamaane ke li.e hain
kuchh she'r faqat un ko sunaane ke li.e hain
ye ilm ka sauda ye risaale ye kitaaben
ik shaKHs ki yaadon ko bhulaane ke li.e hain
46
ye filmo'n men hi sabko pyaar mil jaata hai aaKHir men
magar sachmuch men is duniya men aisa kuchh nahin hota
chalo maana ki meraa dil mere mahboob ka ghar hai
par uske peechhe uske ghar men kya-kya kuchh nahin hota
214
Nuance
The word 'ilm' is rich with the essence of knowledge and enlightenment. Originally, it signifies the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of understanding. In poetry, 'ilm' often transcends its literal meaning to encompass the spiritual and philosophical quest for truth and wisdom.
Poetic Usage
Poets frequently use 'ilm' to explore themes of enlightenment and the human quest for deeper understanding. It can symbolize the light of knowledge dispelling the darkness of ignorance. The word often contrasts with 'jahalat' (ignorance), highlighting the transformative power of learning.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ilm' is a beacon guiding the soul towards enlightenment. It is the eternal pursuit of truth that defines the human spirit.