Meaning of
koo-e-dost
कू-ए-दोस्त • کو دوست
English
street of the beloved; path to the beloved
Hindi
प्रिय की गली; प्रिय तक का मार्ग
Urdu
محبوب کی گلی; محبوب تک کا راستہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
KHud ko hamaari aankh se ojhal kiya gaya
is tarah hamko doston paagal kiya gaya
afsos hai shajar mujhe gulshan ko ishq ke
hijrat ka karke faisla maqtal kiya gaya
1
ye teraa sabse milnaa aur sabhi ko dost kehna
mohabbat ki jabaan men ye hushyaari hai hushyaari
14
bhala ab yaad kisko dost aati hai
ki ye ik rasm hai jo bas nibha dii hai
6
apni kamii ke vaaste duniya ko dosh den
maana ki waahiyaat hain par us tarah nahin
4
hawa ko dosh mat dena abhii socho
sharaafat aag men hoti juda hoti
siyaasat ne dilon men hai bharii nafrat
vagarna aaj vo mujh par fida hoti
4
kuchh logon ko dost banaane men hamne
baqi duniya ko dushman kar daala hai
4
gar aise hi khaali baithe rahte ho
mujh...ko dost banaa lo na kya kahte ho
2
kahein gar dost us..ko dosti jisne nibhaai ho
to mere gham tujhe is friendship day ki badhaai ho
2
KHuda tu jaanta hai mere dil ka haal
so mujh ko dost dhokebaaz mat dena
2
jo kitnon ke li.e ik KHvaab sa hai
ye rahmat uski mujh...ko dost maana
1
KHud ko hamaari aankh se ojhal kiya gaya
is tarah hamko doston paagal kiya gaya
afsos hai shajar mujhe gulshan ko ishq ke
hijrat ka karke faisla maqtal kiya gaya
1
ye teraa sabse milnaa aur sabhi ko dost kehna
mohabbat ki jabaan men ye hushyaari hai hushyaari
14
Nuance
This phrase conjures images of longing and devotion, where the path to the beloved is both a physical journey and a metaphor for spiritual pursuit. It reflects the yearning and dedication of a lover.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to evoke the emotional and sometimes arduous journey towards love. It symbolizes the trials and tribulations faced in the pursuit of union with the beloved.
Closing Insight
The koo-e-dost is a path paved with dreams and desires, leading to the heart's ultimate destination.