Meaning of
misra-e-oolaa
मिस्रा-ए-ऊला • مصرع اولی
English
first line of a couplet; opening verse
Hindi
शेर की पहली पंक्ति; आरंभिक पद
Urdu
شعر کی پہلی سطر; ابتدائی مصرع
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
misra-e-oolaa men har baar teraa zikr kiya
misra-e-saani men bas KHud ko adhoora paaya
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ham muhabbat kii ghazal ka hain mukammal matla
misra-e-oolaa hooñ main misra-e-saani tum ho
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misra-e-oolaa men har baar teraa zikr kiya
misra-e-saani men bas KHud ko adhoora paaya
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ham muhabbat kii ghazal ka hain mukammal matla
misra-e-oolaa hooñ main misra-e-saani tum ho
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Nuance
The 'misra-e-oolaa' holds a place of prominence in the structure of a ghazal or any poetic form where couplets are key. It sets the tone, mood, and often the thematic direction of the poem. In its simplicity, it carries the weight of expectation and the promise of poetic exploration.
Poetic Usage
Poets often craft the 'misra-e-oolaa' with care, knowing it must captivate and invite the reader into the world of the poem. It is the gateway through which the rest of the couplet flows.
Closing Insight
The 'misra-e-oolaa' is a poet's first embrace, a gentle invitation to the dance of words.