Meaning of
raahat
राहत • راحت
English
comfort; relief; ease
Hindi
सुकून; राहत; आराम
Urdu
سکون; راحت; آرام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ai dost judaai men teri kuchh aise bhi lamhe aate hain
sejon pe bhi tadpa karta hooñ kaanton pe bhi raahat hoti hai
15
aur bhi dukh hain zamaane men mohabbat ke siva
raahatein aur bhi hain vasl ki raahat ke siva
107
hamaari muskuraahat laazimi hai
ki ham unki gali se aa rahe hain
56
mirii aarzoo ka haasil tire lab ki muskuraahat
hain qubool mujh ko sab gham tiri ik khushi ke badle
45
hamaari muskuraahat par na jaana
diya to qabr par bhi jal raha hai
40
muyassar ha
men khwaab-o-raahat kahaan
zaraa aankh jhapki sehar ho gaii
38
naam honton pe tira aa.e to raahat si mile
tu tasalli hai dilaasa hai dua hai kya hai
38
zamaana to fida hai muskuraahat par hamaari
magar dil thak chuka hai kasrat-e-lab se bahut ab
28
maan jaati muskuraahat se hi main
vo siyaahi KHat men zaayaa' karta tha
18
ye rang-o-nasl aur tashaddud ke silsile
dushman ki raahaton ke siva aur kuchh nahin
16
ai dost judaai men teri kuchh aise bhi lamhe aate hain
sejon pe bhi tadpa karta hooñ kaanton pe bhi raahat hoti hai
15
aur bhi dukh hain zamaane men mohabbat ke siva
raahatein aur bhi hain vasl ki raahat ke siva
107
Nuance
The word 'raahat' evokes a sense of tranquility and peace. In its original sense, it signifies a state of comfort or relief from distress. Poetry has embraced this word to convey the soothing balm of emotional solace, the gentle embrace of ease that follows turmoil.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'raahat' to describe the calm after a storm, the peace found in a lover's embrace, or the quietude of nature. It contrasts with words of turmoil and unrest, highlighting the preciousness of serenity.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'raahat' becomes a sanctuary, a gentle reminder of the beauty in stillness. It is the quiet sigh of relief that resonates deeply.