Meaning of
irshaad
इरशाद • ارشاد
English
command; order; expression of approval
Hindi
आदेश; हुक्म; स्वीकृति का भाव
Urdu
حکم; فرمان; منظوری کا اظہار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
she'r sunne ke li.e irshaad kahte hain sabhi
daad dete aur zindabaad kahte hain sabhi
1
us..ko dekha tabhi KHuda ne lafz jamaal ijaad kiya
vo boli to bahro ne bhi sun-sun kar irshaad kiya
8
maine irshaad jis..ko samjha tha apna
mujhe samjhaaya usne ghair ka matlab
3
KHuda KHush rakhe us..ko irshaad
KHushi jisne cheeni hai meri
3
tum irshaad miyaan ye bhool rahe ho
is duniya ke baad bhi ik duniya hai
2
kisi kii bad-duaaon ka nateeja hai ye irshaad
wagarana ye muhabbat meri qismat men kahaan thii
2
main use yaad kar raha hooñ dost
waqt barbaad kar raha hooñ dost
gaur farmaaiye yahaañ se ab
she'r irshaad kar raha hooñ dost
2
bas ik talab thii us samay irshaad ki
kuchh she'r hamko bhi sunaane the use
1
hamaare she'r uski yaad men guzre
ki ham to umr bhar irshaad men guzre
KHuda ye zindagi kis kaam ki hai phir
agar ye waali bhi fariyaad men guzre
1
kahni agar ghazal hai ustaad keejie
kuchh she'r kah raha hooñ irshaad keejie
1
she'r sunne ke li.e irshaad kahte hain sabhi
daad dete aur zindabaad kahte hain sabhi
1
us..ko dekha tabhi KHuda ne lafz jamaal ijaad kiya
vo boli to bahro ne bhi sun-sun kar irshaad kiya
8
Nuance
Originally, 'irshaad' signifies a command or directive, often used in formal or religious contexts. In poetry, it transforms into an expression of approval or a gentle urging, carrying a weight of respect and authority.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'irshaad' to convey a sense of gentle command or divine approval. It can evoke the image of a wise elder or a spiritual guide offering guidance. The word may also suggest a moment of revelation or insight.
Closing Insight
In its poetic form, 'irshaad' becomes a bridge between command and inspiration, a gentle nudge towards understanding.