Meaning of
laanat
लानत • لعنت
English
curse; condemnation; reproach
Hindi
शाप; निंदा; फटकार
Urdu
لعنت; مذمت; ملامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tumhaara zikr jab bhi aaya qisse men
sabhi ne hans ke bola haay laanat hain
7
tujhko chhoo kar aur kisi kii chaah rakhen
hairat hai aur laanat aise haathon par
83
jo tere saath rahte hue sogwaar ho
laanat ho aise shaKHs pe aur beshumaar ho
75
itnaa ooncha udna bhi kuchh theek nahin
paaban
dii lag jaati hai parwaazon par
tujhko choo kar aur kisi ki chaah rakhe
hairat hai aur laanat hai aise haathon par
71
haakim ko ik chitthi likkho sab ke sab
aur us
men bas itnaa likhna laanat hai
64
gar ye achchhii qismat hai to laanat aisi qismat par
apne phone men dekh rahe hain baap ko boodha hote ham
43
hamne zimmedaari dii hai desh chalaane ki
fel hue to unko laanat bhi ham hi denge
32
hamne ghazalon men hukumat ko likhi hai laanat
dhamkiyaan aati hain inaam to aane se raha
30
jo saawan hote sookha us phool pe laanat ho
mujh pe laanat tere hote yaar udaasi hai
28
be-wafai aadat hai
be-hayaai fitrat hai
mere jaise 'aashiq hain
aashiqi pe laanat hai
9
tumhaara zikr jab bhi aaya qisse men
sabhi ne hans ke bola haay laanat hain
7
tujhko chhoo kar aur kisi kii chaah rakhen
hairat hai aur laanat aise haathon par
83
Nuance
In its original sense, 'laanat' conveys a strong expression of disapproval or a wish for misfortune. In poetry, it often deepens to reflect a profound sense of betrayal or moral outrage, evoking images of dark clouds and heavy hearts.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'laanat' to express deep-seated anger or disappointment. It can symbolize a rupture in relationships or a moral failing. Often contrasted with words of blessing or praise.
Closing Insight
The word 'laanat' carries a weight of moral judgment, a shadow cast over the heart's landscape.