Meaning of
ishrat
इशरत • عشرت
English
pleasure; delight; joy
Hindi
आनंद; खुशी; उल्लास
Urdu
لذت; خوشی; مسرت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mujh se nikal aaya hai kya kaam
bol rahe ho jo ishrat se
0
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariyaa men fana ho jaana
dard ka had se guzarna hai davaa ho jaana
37
main hooñ aur kunj-e-qafas hai mirii raahat ke li.e
sabhi samaan baham hai mirii ishrat ke li.e
4
mubarak ho tujhe ye aish-o-eeshrat
main KHush hooñ apni tooti jhopdi men
3
tumhaare naam ko jab qaafiya banaya gaya
to saani misra sabhi honton par sajaaya gaya
jo munkiraan-e-mohabbat the bazm-e-ishrat men
kaleja unka shajar raat bhar jalaya gaya
1
jo dil jeet lagaayega us..ko yaa aadat apni
vo saupegin us..ko husn ki daulat ishrat apni
0
mujh se nikal aaya hai kya kaam
bol rahe ho jo ishrat se
0
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariyaa men fana ho jaana
dard ka had se guzarna hai davaa ho jaana
37
Nuance
Ishrat evokes a sense of deep pleasure and joy, often associated with moments of serene happiness. In poetry, it transcends mere enjoyment, capturing the essence of blissful experiences that linger in the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use ishrat to depict moments of ephemeral joy. It contrasts with sorrow, highlighting the fleeting nature of happiness. It is used to evoke nostalgia for times of past delight.
Closing Insight
Ishrat captures the delicate balance between joy and its transient nature. It is a reminder of the beauty found in fleeting moments.