Meaning of
jauhar
जौहर • جوہر
English
essence; intrinsic quality
Hindi
सार; आंतरिक गुण
Urdu
جوہر; اندرونی خصوصیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Apni fankari ke laakar aap jauhar to dikhaayen
0
vahii shaagird phir ho jaate hain ustaad ai jauhar
jo apne jaan-o-dil se khidmat-e-ustaad karte hain
33
adab ta'leem ka jauhar hai zevar hai jawaani ka
vahii shaagird hain jo khidmat-e-ustaad karte hain
22
aapne mujh-ko chuna hai is tarah
jauhri ko ho parakh almas ki
15
ibadat rak's ka jauhar nahin mansab mohabbat hai
yaqeen kyunkar dilaaun main mira mazhab mohabbat hai
2
Apni fankari ke laakar aap jauhar to dikhaayen
0
vahii shaagird phir ho jaate hain ustaad ai jauhar
jo apne jaan-o-dil se khidmat-e-ustaad karte hain
33
Nuance
Jauhar signifies the core essence of something, its true nature that remains unchanged. In poetry, it often symbolizes the purity and authenticity of the soul or character.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke jauhar to explore the depths of character or the soul's untainted nature. It is a quest for truth, often set against the backdrop of life's superficialities.
Closing Insight
Jauhar is the silent testament to what lies beneath, a reminder of the enduring truth within.