Meaning of
mehfil
महफ़िल • محفل
English
gathering; assembly; social event
Hindi
सभा; जमावड़ा; सामाजिक आयोजन
Urdu
محفل; اجتماع; سماجی تقریب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chraagh ghar ka ho mehfil ka ho ki mandir ka
hawa ke paas koi maslahat nahin hoti
39
tumhein ham bhi sataane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
tumhaara dil dukhaane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
ha
men badnaam karte phir rahe ho apni mehfil men
agar ham sach bataane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
341
zehan se yaadon ke lashkar ja chuke
vo meri mehfil se uth kar ja chuke
meraa dil bhi jaise pakistan hai
sab hukoomat karke baahar ja chuke
206
ye goongon ki mehfil hai nikalna hi padega
kya itni khata kam hai ki ham bol pade hain
75
pahle thodii mushkil hogii
aage lekin manzil hogii
sab baaraati shayar honge
meri shaa
dii mehfil hogii
58
mujhe andhere se baat karne hai so kara do diya bujha do
kuchh ek lamhon ko raushni ka gala daba do diya bujha do
riwaaz-e-mehfil nibha raha hooñ bataa raha hooñ main ja raha hooñ
mujhe vida do jo rona chahe unhen bula do diya bujha do
52
tum husn ki KHud ik duniya ho shaayad ye tumhein maaloom nahin
mehfil men tumhaare aane se har cheez pe noor aa jaata hai
51
shor ki is bheed men KHaamosh tanhaaii si tum
zindagi hai dhoop to mad-mast purvaai si tum
chahe mehfil men rahoon chahe akelaa men rahoon
goonjti rahtii ho mujh men shokh shehnai si tum
49
bina tere adhoore mere har ik she'r rah jaate
ki jaise raam bin shabri ke saare ber rah jaate
tumhaare vaaste maine yahaañ mehfil sajaai thii
bhala hota agar tum aur thodii der rah jaate
42
ye uski meherbaani hai vo ghar men hi sanwarti hai
nikal aa.e jo mehfil men to qatl-e-aam ho jaa.e
41
chraagh ghar ka ho mehfil ka ho ki mandir ka
hawa ke paas koi maslahat nahin hoti
39
tumhein ham bhi sataane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
tumhaara dil dukhaane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
ha
men badnaam karte phir rahe ho apni mehfil men
agar ham sach bataane par utar aayen to kya hogaa
341
Nuance
Originally a term for a gathering, 'mehfil' evokes images of intimate assemblies where art, poetry, and music are shared. In poetry, it becomes a space of emotional exchange, where hearts connect and souls find solace.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'mehfil' to depict scenes of cultural richness. It is a metaphor for the heart's gathering, where emotions are laid bare. Contrasts with solitude, highlighting the warmth of companionship.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'mehfil' is a sanctuary of shared experiences. It invites the reader to partake in a collective emotional journey.