Meaning of
lauh
लौह • لوح
English
tablet; slate; record
Hindi
पट्टिका; तख्ती; रिकॉर्ड
Urdu
تختی; سلیٹ; ریکارڈ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zaraa dekho to saada lauhi meri
yaqeen tum pe dobaara kar raha hooñ
2
ham parvarish-e-lauh-o-qalam karte rahenge
jo dil pe guzarti hai raqam karte rahenge
33
suboot hai ye mohabbat ki saada-laohi ka
jab us ne vaa'da kiya ham ne e'tibaar
25
suboot hai ye mohabbat ki saada-laohi ka
jab us ne vaa'da kiya ham ne e'tibaar kiya
21
zaraa dekho to saada lauhi meri
yaqeen tum pe dobaara kar raha hooñ
2
ham parvarish-e-lauh-o-qalam karte rahenge
jo dil pe guzarti hai raqam karte rahenge
33
Nuance
The word evokes the image of a blank slate or a sacred tablet, often symbolizing destiny or divine decree. In poetry, it represents the written word's power to shape reality and preserve memory.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this word to explore themes of fate, memory, and the permanence of written words. It often contrasts the ephemeral nature of life with the enduring nature of records.
Closing Insight
In the silent slate, poets inscribe the echoes of eternity.