Meaning of
khurshid
ख़ुर्शीद • خورشید
English
sun; radiance; brilliance
Hindi
सूरज; चमक; तेज
Urdu
سورج; چمک; روشنی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
sukhun ke arsh pe khurshid jo munavvar tha
qaza kii aandhi ne gul kar diya hai haaye use
0
kaanta sa jo chubha tha vo lau de gaya hai kya
ghulta hua lahu men ye khurshid sa hai kya
22
Ek ho jaayen to ban sakte hain khurshid e mubeen
3
mere ruksaar se zulfon ko vo jab jab hataata hai
vo kahtaa hai nazar us..ko mah-e-khursheed aata hai
2
kyun intiha-e-hosh ko kahte hain sahodaar
khursheed hi kii aakhiri manzil to raat hai
2
khursheed-o-mahtaab-o-sitaaron ki anjuman
sab feke pad ga.e tere chehre ke saamne
1
sukhun ke arsh pe khurshid jo munavvar tha
qaza kii aandhi ne gul kar diya hai haaye use
0
kaanta sa jo chubha tha vo lau de gaya hai kya
ghulta hua lahu men ye khurshid sa hai kya
22
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khurshid' refers to the sun, the celestial body that brings light and life. In poetry, it embodies the brilliance and radiance that illuminate the world, often symbolizing hope and enlightenment.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khurshid' to evoke images of dawn breaking, the world awakening to new possibilities. It contrasts with darkness, symbolizing the triumph of light over shadow.
Closing Insight
Khurshid is a beacon of hope, a reminder of the light that follows even the darkest night.