Meaning of
pirana
पिराना • پرانا
English
old; ancient; aged
Hindi
पुराना; प्राचीन; वृद्ध
Urdu
پرانا; قدیم; بوڑھا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
kaun chhedhe phir vahii qissa puraana
aatishon ka kaam hai jalnaa jalana
12
teraa chehra kitna suhaana lagta hai
tere aage chaand puraana lagta hai
70
ulfat se duniya ka bair puraana hai
phir bhi deewane ko she'r sunaana hai
sabka karz ada karke lautaa hooñ main
bas ik ladki ka bosa lautana hai
60
gham bayaañ karne ka koi aur dhang ijaad kar
teri aankhoñ ka yah paani to puraana ho gaya
55
naye kirdaar aate ja rahe hain
magar naatak puraana chal raha hai
48
bahut bekar mausam hai magar kuchh kaam karna hai
ki taaza zakham milne tak puraana zakham bharna hai
44
KHushboo jaise log mile afsaane men
ek puraana khat khola anjaane men
38
aap ke taghaaful ka silsila puraana haius taraf nigaahen hain is taraf nishaana hai
32
chehre se jhaad pichhle baras ki kudooraten
deewaar se puraana calendar utaar de
30
usse bichhde ik zamaana ho gaya
zaKHm is dil ka puraana ho gaya
uski yaadon se kaho ab bakhs den
behad is dil ko sataana ho gaya
13
kaun chhedhe phir vahii qissa puraana
aatishon ka kaam hai jalnaa jalana
12
teraa chehra kitna suhaana lagta hai
tere aage chaand puraana lagta hai
70
Nuance
The word 'piranā' evokes the passage of time, the weight of years that have settled upon an object or a person. In poetry, it often symbolizes wisdom and nostalgia, a bridge between the past and the present.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'piranā' to evoke a sense of nostalgia, to reflect on the enduring nature of memories. It contrasts with the fleeting nature of youth, highlighting the beauty found in age and experience.
Closing Insight
In the quiet echoes of 'piranā', one finds the gentle embrace of time's wisdom.