Meaning of
julfe
जुुल्फ़ • زلف
English
tresses; curls; locks of hair
Hindi
लटें; बालों की लहरें; जुल्फें
Urdu
زلفیں; بالوں کی لہریں; گیسو
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
apne sar ik bala to leni thii
main ne vo zulf apne sar li hai
51
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
tapte seharaaon men sab ke sar pe aanchal ho gaya
usne zulfen khol deen aur mas'ala hal ho gaya
196
uski zulfen udaas ho jaa.e
is-qadar roshni bhi theek nahin
tumne naaraz hona chhod diya
itni naarazgi bhi theek nahin
128
uljh karke teri agar men yuñ aabaad ho jaaun
ki jaise lucknow ka main ameenabad ho jaaun
main yamuna ki tarah tanhaa nihaaru taaj ko kab tak
koi ganga mile to main ilahaabad ho jaaun
101
ye zulf agar khul ke bikhar jaa.e to achha
is raat ki taqdeer sanwar jaa.e to achha
jis tarah se thodii si tere saath kati hai
baaki bhi usii tarah guzar jaa.e to achha
84
chaand chehra zulf dariyaa baat KHushboo dil chaman
ik tujhe dekar KHuda ne de diya kya kya mujhe
80
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
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
neend us ki hai dimaagh us ka hai raatein us ki hain
teri zulfen jis ke baazu par pareshaan ho gaiin
61
apne sar ik bala to leni thii
main ne vo zulf apne sar li hai
51
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
Nuance
The word 'julfe' evokes the image of flowing, dark hair that cascades like a waterfall, often symbolizing beauty and allure. In poetry, it extends beyond mere physical description to embody the mystery and charm of the beloved.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'julfe' to describe the beloved's enchanting beauty. It is a metaphor for the captivating and sometimes overwhelming nature of love. The word can also suggest entanglement, both physical and emotional.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'julfe' captures the essence of beauty and the complexities of love. It is a symbol of allure and the intricate dance of emotions.