Meaning of
marhoom
मरहूम • مرحوم
English
deceased; late; blessed
Hindi
स्वर्गीय; दिवंगत; पुण्यात्मा
Urdu
مرحوم; متوفی; مغفور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dil-e-marhoom men ab jaan nahin aayegi
zindagi ho ke pashemaan nahin aayegi
dekh kar jis..ko mohabbat ka tumhein dhoka hua
ab kabhi lab pe vo muskaan nahin aayegi
2
ha
men deedaar se marhoom rakhkar hai nazar dil par
paraaya maal taako aur daulat apni rahne do
33
maazi-e-marhoom kii naakaamiyon ka zikr chhod
zindagi kii fursat-e-baaqi se koii kaam le
11
aisa lagta hai ha
men aapke aate-aate
kahii mahroom se marhoom na ho jaayein ham
2
dil-e-marhoom men ab jaan nahin aayegi
zindagi ho ke pashemaan nahin aayegi
dekh kar jis..ko mohabbat ka tumhein dhoka hua
ab kabhi lab pe vo muskaan nahin aayegi
2
ha
men deedaar se marhoom rakhkar hai nazar dil par
paraaya maal taako aur daulat apni rahne do
33
Nuance
Originally, 'marhoom' refers to someone who has passed away, often with a sense of reverence and respect. In poetry, it evokes a sense of loss mingled with the hope of eternal peace.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'marhoom' to reflect on the transient nature of life. It is used to honor those who have passed, invoking memories and emotions tied to their absence.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'marhoom' becomes a bridge between the living and the departed, a gentle reminder of the inevitable journey we all must take.