Meaning of
raah-e-ishq
राह-ए-इश्क़ • راہ عشق
English
path of love; journey of passion
Hindi
प्रेम का मार्ग; जुनून की यात्रा
Urdu
محبت کا راستہ; جذبے کا سفر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kaise bataayen kitne mite raah-e-ishq men
apni qasam ke baad bhi laakhon sitam hue
1
agar tum ho to ghabraane ki koi baat thodii hai
zara si boonda-baan
dii hai bahut barsaat thodii hai
ye raah-e-ishq hai is
men qadam aise hi uthte hain
mohabbat sochne waalon ke bas ki baat thodii hai
221
ye raah-e-ishq hai aaKHir koii mazaak nahin
saubaton se jo ghabra ga.e hon ghar jaayen
14
soz-e-wafa ke naam se armaan the bahut
lekin dayaar e-ishq se anjaan the bahut
lagta tha unhen ishq ki raahen hain munaakid
aakar ke raah-e-ishq men hairaan the bahut
3
ye raah-e-ishq hai tareek ho nahin sakti
yahaañ charaaghh nahin dil jalaae jaate hain
2
vo raah-e-ishq men mujhse kahii bichhda to tha
par ab bhi saath chaltaa hai mere saaya bankar
1
ba-raah-e-ishq-o-wafaa ab kahein bhi kya saahil
main ne sahaa na ho aisa koii ajaab nahin
1
kaise bataayen kitne mite raah-e-ishq men
apni qasam ke baad bhi laakhon sitam hue
1
agar tum ho to ghabraane ki koi baat thodii hai
zara si boonda-baan
dii hai bahut barsaat thodii hai
ye raah-e-ishq hai is
men qadam aise hi uthte hain
mohabbat sochne waalon ke bas ki baat thodii hai
221
Nuance
In its original sense, 'raah-e-ishq' signifies the literal path one takes in pursuit of love. In poetry, this path becomes a metaphor for the trials and tribulations faced by lovers, a journey filled with both ecstasy and despair.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'raah-e-ishq' to explore themes of longing and sacrifice. It evokes images of a lover's journey through trials. It contrasts with paths of reason or duty.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'raah-e-ishq' is not just a journey but a testament to the enduring spirit of love.