Meaning of
qurb
क़ुर्ब • قرب
English
closeness; proximity; intimacy
Hindi
निकटता; समीपता; आत्मीयता
Urdu
قربت; نزدیکی; محبت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main na chhodunga zameen is mulk hindustan ki
zinda ye eimaan hai mere watan tere li.e
dil fida hai sab fida hai naam hindustan par
jaan bhi qurbaan hai mere watan tere li.e
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
main na chhodunga zameen is mulk hindustan ki
zinda ye eimaan hai mere watan tere li.e
dil fida hai sab fida hai naam hindustan par
jaan bhi qurbaan hai mere watan tere li.e
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
In its original sense, 'qurb' signifies a physical or emotional closeness, a nearness that transcends mere distance. In poetry, this word often evokes the warmth of intimate connections, whether between lovers, friends, or even the divine. It carries a sense of comfort and belonging, a gentle reminder of shared moments and mutual understanding.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qurb' to express the tender closeness between lovers. It can also signify spiritual proximity to the divine. The word contrasts with 'firaaq', which denotes separation.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'qurb' is a gentle embrace, a whisper of unity. It speaks of bonds that defy distance.