Meaning of
lab-o-rukh
लब-ओ-रुख़ • لب و رخ
English
lips and face; beauty and expression
Hindi
होंठ और चेहरा; सुंदरता और अभिव्यक्ति
Urdu
لب اور رخ; خوبصورتی اور اظہار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
KHafaa hokar main jaaun to banaakar vo
lab-o-rukh'saar mujh...ko rok leta hai
3
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
tere lab-o-rukhsaar par to marte honge log
jaan lutaane tak ki baatein gadhte honge log
ham karte hai ishq tumhaari seerat se lekin
soorat zulfen aañkhen kaajal karte honge log
5
KHafaa hokar main jaaun to banaakar vo
lab-o-rukh'saar mujh...ko rok leta hai
3
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
Nuance
Lab-o-rukh originally refers to the physical features of lips and face, often highlighting beauty and expression. In poetry, it has come to symbolize the allure and eloquence of a beloved's presence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'lab-o-rukh' to paint vivid images of a beloved's charm. It often contrasts with the silence of longing or the void of absence.
Closing Insight
Lab-o-rukh embodies the eloquence of beauty. It speaks to the heart's deepest desires and the soul's silent yearnings.