Meaning of
karbobala
करबोबला • کربلا
English
Karbala; a place of mourning; a symbol of sacrifice
Hindi
कर्बला; शोक का स्थान; बलिदान का प्रतीक
Urdu
کربلا; غم کا مقام; قربانی کی علامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
seenchte khoon se rahe maqtal
tapte sehraa men vo KHuda waale
in nigaahon men beshtar meri
qaid manzar hain karbala waale
1
jeet hoti hi nahin hai sach kii ab
poori duniya ban gaii hai karbala
30
makka gaya madeena gaya karbala gaya
jaisa gaya tha waisa hi chal phir ke aa gaya
23
tumhe manzar ka ho jaa.e agar itnaa bhi andaaza
zameen e karbala par phir to maatha take doge tum
5
har nafs aati hai ik maanoos sii khushboo mujhe
kya mere ataraaf men teri hawa hai karbala
3
der tak koi bhi ahl-e-zulm yuñ tikta nahin
chaar soo phaili hui hai karbala ki raushni
2
karbala thii husain ki me'raaj
qatl bas vasl ka bahaana tha
2
karbala men charaagh-e-raushan hai
varna duniya men raushni kya hai
karbala men bataa diya shah ne
kis ko kahte hai zindagi kya hai
1
tu ik janaaza uthaane men itnaa toot gaya
nazar utha ke zaraa dekh karbala kii taraf
1
bahattar baar is dil ke dhadkane ka ye matlab hai
bahattar karbala waalon ka ham din raat pursaa den
1
seenchte khoon se rahe maqtal
tapte sehraa men vo KHuda waale
in nigaahon men beshtar meri
qaid manzar hain karbala waale
1
jeet hoti hi nahin hai sach kii ab
poori duniya ban gaii hai karbala
30
Nuance
Karbala is a place of profound historical and spiritual significance, known for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali. In poetry, it evokes themes of sacrifice, loss, and the eternal struggle between truth and tyranny.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use Karbala to symbolize ultimate sacrifice and moral integrity. It serves as a metaphor for personal and collective struggles. The imagery of Karbala can evoke deep emotional responses, drawing parallels with personal loss and resilience.
Closing Insight
Karbala remains a poignant symbol of sacrifice and steadfastness, resonating deeply within the poetic soul.