Meaning of
raah-e-mushkil
राह-ए-मुश्किल • راہ مشکل
English
difficult path; challenging journey
Hindi
कठिन मार्ग; चुनौतीपूर्ण यात्रा
Urdu
مشکل راستہ; چیلنجنگ سفر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ishq ke beemaar ka waajib muqaddar may-kada
raah mushkil hai na ho har meel par gar may-kada
aadmi hote tahammul roz jaate kaam par
gar gali ye chhod dete hai jahaan par may-kada
0
ho chahe raah mushkil vo magar phir bhi nikalti hai
chalega kis tarah ab ghar ye keval maa samjhti hai
3
raah mushkil chuni hai KHud par ab
apna hi saath chhodta hooñ main
3
hai raah mushkil pyaar men
dukhta bahut dil pyaar men
1
ishq ke beemaar ka waajib muqaddar may-kada
raah mushkil hai na ho har meel par gar may-kada
aadmi hote tahammul roz jaate kaam par
gar gali ye chhod dete hai jahaan par may-kada
0
ho chahe raah mushkil vo magar phir bhi nikalti hai
chalega kis tarah ab ghar ye keval maa samjhti hai
3
Nuance
The phrase evokes the image of a path fraught with obstacles, symbolizing life's trials. In poetry, it often reflects the inner struggles and the resilience required to overcome them.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to convey perseverance in the face of adversity. It can symbolize both physical and metaphorical journeys. Often paired with themes of hope and endurance.
Closing Insight
A testament to the human spirit's resilience, this phrase captures the essence of enduring life's challenges.