Meaning of
libaas
लिबास • لباس
English
clothing; attire; garment
Hindi
वस्त्र; पोशाक; परिधान
Urdu
لباس; پوشاک; پوشش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
haan baat ye hai ki sundar zaroor lagte ho
naye libaas men hardam hi hoor lagte ho
4
zakham kahte hain dil ka gehna hai
dard dil ka libaas hota hai
52
naya libaas bhi pahno to is tarah pahno
jinhen naseeb nahin hai unhen naya na lage
36
ha
men pasand sahi ab ye rang mat pahno
paraaye tan pe hamaari umang mat pahno
hamaari rooh pe padti hain badnuma shikne
libaas pahno magar itnaa tang mat pahno
24
gaya tha maangne KHushboo main phool se lekin
fate libaas men vo bhi gada laga mujh ko
22
Jo ranaai nigahon ke liye saaman e jalva hai
15
faqeer-e-shahr ke tan par libaas baaki hai
ameer-e-shahr ke armaan abhii kahaan nikle
13
mat karo be-libaas rahne do
in zameenon pe ghaas rahne do
badhte shehron ki vahshatein roko
ye zameen khush-libaas rahne do
12
main chhup raha hooñ ki jaane kis dam
utaar dale libaas mujh ko
11
socho to silvaton se bharii hai tamaam rooh
dekho to ik shikan bhi nahin hai libaas men
10
haan baat ye hai ki sundar zaroor lagte ho
naye libaas men hardam hi hoor lagte ho
4
zakham kahte hain dil ka gehna hai
dard dil ka libaas hota hai
52
Nuance
Libaas is more than just a covering; it is an expression of identity and culture. In poetry, it symbolizes the layers of self that one presents to the world. It can also reflect the inner state of being, where the outer garment mirrors the soul's condition.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use libaas to explore themes of identity and transformation. It can represent the facade one wears or the true self hidden beneath. The word may also contrast with nakedness, highlighting vulnerability and authenticity.
Closing Insight
Libaas invites reflection on the masks we wear and the truths we hide. It is a reminder of the delicate balance between appearance and essence.