Meaning of
ishtehaar
इश्तिहार • اشتہار
English
advertisement; announcement
Hindi
विज्ञापन; घोषणा
Urdu
اشتہار; اعلان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mujhe ishtehaar sii lagti hain ye mohabbaton kii kahaaniyaan
jo kaha nahin vo suna karo jo suna nahin vo kaha karo
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milne ke baad har koi masroof ho gaya
jab tak nahin mile the sabhi be qaraar the
koi sukhanvari thii na koi hunar tha paas
lekin hamaare haq men tamaam ishtehaar the
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aur to koii bataata nahin is shahar ka haal
ishtihaaraat hi deewaar ke padh kar dekhen
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mujhe ishtehaar sii lagti hain ye mohabbaton kii kahaaniyaan
jo kaha nahin vo suna karo jo suna nahin vo kaha karo
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milne ke baad har koi masroof ho gaya
jab tak nahin mile the sabhi be qaraar the
koi sukhanvari thii na koi hunar tha paas
lekin hamaare haq men tamaam ishtehaar the
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'ishtehaar' refers to a public announcement or advertisement, a call to attention. In poetry, it often transcends its commercial roots to evoke a sense of longing or a call to the beloved, a proclamation of emotions that are otherwise hidden.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ishtehaar' to express unspoken desires. It becomes a metaphor for the heart's silent cries. It contrasts with silence, serving as a bridge between inner emotions and the outer world.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ishtehaar' becomes more than a mere announcement; it is the soul's yearning given voice.