Meaning of
paars
पार्स • پارس
English
touchstone; philosopher's stone; alchemy
Hindi
पारस; पारसमणि; रसायन विद्या
Urdu
پارس; پارس پتھر; کیمیا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
bazaahir paarsaaon ka labaada odhne waalon
nahin tum tod paao ge watan ko todne waalon
2
jo doston se bhi chhupaaya maine tum vo raaz thii
ha
men to be-wafaai bhi sikhaai tere ishq ne
tumhein khyaal men bhi jab chhua to ba-vuzoo chhua
sharaabi ko sikhaai paarsaai tere ishq ne
1
teri jafaa ne hi barbaad kar diya varna
agar jo ishq na karta to paarsa hota
1
haraam kah ke maze ko KHaraab karte hain
ye paarsa mira peena azaab karte hain
tujhe khabar nahin khalwat men tujhko soch ke ham
ki roz kya amal-e-na-sawaab karte hain
1
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
0
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
chala hai josh men maqtal ki or josheela
usii ko dekh ke kitnon ko aql aayi hai
hawas lautenge utarega jab nasha sabka
ye kah ke rind ne may ki hañsi udaai hai
0
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
Nuance
In its original sense, 'paars' refers to the mythical stone that transforms base metals into gold, symbolizing transformation and purity. In poetry, it evokes the idea of profound change and the quest for the sublime.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'paars' to symbolize the transformative power of love or wisdom. It can represent the alchemical process of personal growth. It contrasts with mundane existence, highlighting the extraordinary.
Closing Insight
Paars invites us to ponder the alchemy within our souls. It is a reminder of the potential for transformation in every moment.