Meaning of
lahd
लहद • لحد
English
grave; tomb
Hindi
कब्र; समाधि
Urdu
قبر; مقبرہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jaane yahaañ milte hain kaise kaise log
kuchh alhada kuchh hamse milte julte log
0
aankhoñ men sookhaapan hai honthon pe Phulvaari
aisa rona bhi kya meraa rona kahlaata
5
agar jahaan men mohabbat pe zulm hota hai
lahd men qais ki mayyat bahut tadapati hai
2
mujh...ko khabar hui na lahd aa gaii qareeb
kis tarhaan badh rahi hai ye raftaaren zindagi
1
ishq men to kahaanii alhada hai yuñ
mujhse izhaar bhi nahin hai karta vo
1
jaane yahaañ milte hain kaise kaise log
kuchh alhada kuchh hamse milte julte log
0
aankhoñ men sookhaapan hai honthon pe Phulvaari
aisa rona bhi kya meraa rona kahlaata
5
Nuance
In its original sense, 'lahd' refers to a grave or tomb, a resting place for the departed. In poetry, it evokes the solemnity of death and the mysteries of the afterlife, often serving as a symbol of eternal rest or the finality of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'lahd' to explore themes of mortality and the passage of time. It can symbolize the inevitable end, a place of peace, or a reminder of life's transient nature.
Closing Insight
In the quiet embrace of 'lahd', poets find a canvas for reflections on life and beyond.