Meaning of
raaga
रागा • راگا
English
melody; musical mode; tune
Hindi
संगीत; राग; धुन
Urdu
سُر; راگ; دھن
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
chalkar shajar ye shahar men sabko bataiye
dil bhar ke raks keejie mehfil sajaaiye
maazi ki saari dil se mitaakar qudooratein
sab milke saath jashn-e-charaagaan manaaiye
0
mehfil men teri yuñ hi rahe jashn-e-charaagaan
aankhoñ men hi ye raat guzar jaa.e to achha
37
har ghar diyon se hi humeen mehfil sajaate hain chalo
jashn-e-charaagaan bhi sabhi milke manaate hain chalo
2
vo faraagat men adavat bhi nibhaata khoob yaaron
naasamjh ham the rifaqat ko KHuda jo yaar maana
1
sunta kab hai vo charaagar ki
jis ko mohabbat ne jakda hai
1
chalkar shajar ye shahar men sabko bataiye
dil bhar ke raks keejie mehfil sajaaiye
maazi ki saari dil se mitaakar qudooratein
sab milke saath jashn-e-charaagaan manaaiye
0
mehfil men teri yuñ hi rahe jashn-e-charaagaan
aankhoñ men hi ye raat guzar jaa.e to achha
37
Nuance
The word 'raaga' embodies the soul of music, a structured yet emotive sequence of notes that evokes specific emotions. In poetry, it symbolizes harmony and the profound connection between sound and feeling.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'raaga' to convey the rhythm of life, the interplay of emotions, or the beauty of nature. It often serves as a metaphor for the intricate dance of human experiences.
Closing Insight
In its melodic embrace, 'raaga' unites the heart's whispers with the universe's eternal song.