Meaning of
puraan
पुराण • پران
English
ancient texts; scriptures; legends
Hindi
प्राचीन ग्रंथ; शास्त्र; कथाएँ
Urdu
قدیم متون; شاستر; کہانیاں
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
puraani kashtii ko paar lekar faqat hamaara hunar gaya hai
naye kheviye kahii na samjhen nadi ka paani utar gaya hai
41
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
ham hain shauqeen puraani hi sharaabon ke dost
ham to hain dhalti hue husn pe marne waale
56
gham bayaañ karne ka koi aur dhang ijaad kar
teri aankhoñ ka yah paani to puraana ho gaya
55
purane yaar bhi aapas men ab nahin miltena jaane kaun kahaan dil laga ke baith gaya
54
mere kamre men udaasi hai qayamat ki magar
ek tasveer puraani si hansa karti hai
53
naye kirdaar aate ja rahe hain
magar naatak puraana chal raha hai
48
ek ghazal se jiski moorat maine aaj banaai hai
ek dafa jo vo padh le to praan pratishtha ho jaa.e
46
bahut bekar mausam hai magar kuchh kaam karna hai
ki taaza zakham milne tak puraana zakham bharna hai
44
puraani kashtii ko paar lekar faqat hamaara hunar gaya hai
naye kheviye kahii na samjhen nadi ka paani utar gaya hai
41
teraa chehra kitna suhaana lagta hai
tere aage chaand puraana lagta hai
70
Nuance
Puraan evokes the timelessness of ancient wisdom. It is not just about old stories but the eternal truths they carry, the myths that shape cultures and the moral lessons that transcend time.
Poetic Usage
Poets invoke 'puraan' to draw connections between the past and present. It serves as a metaphor for enduring wisdom and cultural continuity. It contrasts with modernity, highlighting the depth of tradition.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'puraan' is a bridge to the past, a reminder of the stories that continue to shape our world.