Meaning of
qarb
क़र्ब • قرب
English
closeness; nearness; intimacy
Hindi
निकटता; समीपता; आत्मीयता
Urdu
قربت; نزدیکی; محبت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
munh fer kar vo kahte hain bas maan jaaie
is sharm is lihaaz ke qurbaan jaaie
17
naam pe ham qurbaan the us ke lekin phir ye taur huaus ko dekh ke ruk jaana bhi sab se badi qurbaani thii
mujh se bichhad kar bhi vo ladki kitnii KHush KHush rahtii haius ladki ne mujh se bichhad kar mar jaane ki thaanii thii
183
kaam aaya tiranga kafan ke li.e
koii qurbaan hua tha watan ke li.e
socho kya kar liya tumne jee kar ke dost
nas bhi kaatee to bas ik badan ke li.e
70
jab bhi tiri qurbat ke kuchh imkaan nazar aa.e
ham KHush hue itne ki pareshaan nazar aa.e
38
baatcheet men aalaa ho bas theek na ho
faayda kya mahboob agar baarik na ho
ham teri qurbat men akshar sochte hain
dariyaa khet ke itnaa bhi nazdeek na ho
37
hai aap ke honton pe jo muskaan waghera
qurbaan ga.e us pe dil o jaan waghera
32
bhale hain faasle qurbat se KHauf lagta hai
ye kya bala hai jo aisi viraani qaid hui
24
subh savere nange paanv ghaas pe chalna aisa hai
jaise baap ka pehla bosa qurbat jaise maaoon ki
23
ik pal ka qurb ek baras ka phir intizaar
aayi hai january to december chala gaya
22
kaisi bipata paal rakhi hai qurbat ki aur doori ki
KHushboo maar rahi hai mujh ko apni hi kastoori ki
20
munh fer kar vo kahte hain bas maan jaaie
is sharm is lihaaz ke qurbaan jaaie
17
naam pe ham qurbaan the us ke lekin phir ye taur huaus ko dekh ke ruk jaana bhi sab se badi qurbaani thii
mujh se bichhad kar bhi vo ladki kitnii KHush KHush rahtii haius ladki ne mujh se bichhad kar mar jaane ki thaanii thii
183
Nuance
The word 'qarb' evokes a sense of closeness that transcends physical proximity. In its original sense, it denotes nearness, but poetry has imbued it with layers of emotional and spiritual intimacy. It suggests a bond that is both tender and profound, often used to describe relationships that are deeply connected.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qarb' to express the depth of emotional connections. It often appears in verses about love, friendship, and spiritual unity. The word contrasts with 'firaq', which denotes separation, highlighting the cherished nature of closeness.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'qarb' is a gentle reminder of the beauty found in closeness. It invites reflection on the bonds that tie us together.