Meaning of
luft
लुफ़्त • لطف
English
pleasure; delight; enjoyment
Hindi
आनंद; सुख; मज़ा
Urdu
لذت; خوشی; سرور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
is qadar aankh tu milaaya kar
dekh kar mujh...ko muskuraya kar
raat ke vaqt aa ke hujre men
ishq ka lutf tu uthaya kar
15
main pahle haari thii is baar haarne ki nahin
tu ja raha hai to ja main pukaarne ki nahin
mujhe pahaadon pe mausam ka lutf lena hai
main tere kamre men sar
dii guzaarne ki nahin
43
gham hai to koi lutf nahin bistar-e-gul par
jee KHush hai to kaanton pe bhi aaraam bahut hai
43
kahii vo aa ke mita den na intizaar ka lutf
kahii qubool na ho jaa.e iltijaa meri
40
lutf aata hai bahut soch ke mujh...ko ki raqeeb
rangat-e-lab ko teri paan samjhte honge
30
ye lutf mujh par kislie ehsaan ka kya faayda
ab vaqt saara kat chuka achha-bura thoda-bahut
28
muddat ke baad us ne jo ki lutf ki nigaah
jee KHush to ho gaya magar aañsu nikal pade
28
mirii vafaa ka tira lutf bhi javaab nahin
mire shabaab ki qeemat tira shabaab nahin
19
duniya kii mehfilon se ukta gaya hooñ ya rab
kya lutf anjuman ka jab dil hi bujh gaya ho
16
us ki KHvaahish pe tum ko bharosa bhi hai us ke hone na hone ka jhagda bhi hai
lutf aaya tumhein gumrahi ne kaha gumrahi ke li.e ek taaza ghazal
15
is qadar aankh tu milaaya kar
dekh kar mujh...ko muskuraya kar
raat ke vaqt aa ke hujre men
ishq ka lutf tu uthaya kar
15
main pahle haari thii is baar haarne ki nahin
tu ja raha hai to ja main pukaarne ki nahin
mujhe pahaadon pe mausam ka lutf lena hai
main tere kamre men sar
dii guzaarne ki nahin
43
Nuance
The word 'luft' carries a sense of gentle pleasure and subtle delight. In poetry, it evokes the delicate joy found in simple moments, the quiet contentment that fills the heart without overwhelming it. This word captures the essence of savoring life's fleeting joys, a whisper of happiness that lingers softly.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'luft' to describe the gentle pleasures of nature. The soft rustle of leaves, the tender touch of a breeze, or the quiet beauty of a sunset. It contrasts with more intense emotions, offering a serene counterpoint.
Closing Insight
In its gentle embrace, 'luft' reminds us of the beauty in simplicity. It whispers of joy found in the quiet corners of life.