Meaning of
rah-gazaraan
रह-गज़राँ • رہ گزر
English
path; journey; passage
Hindi
रास्ता; यात्रा; मार्ग
Urdu
راستہ; سفر; گذرگاہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main ek pal se dobaara guzarna chahta hooñ
use bulao jo karta tha mumkinaat pe baat
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diya jala ke sabhi baam-o-dar men rakhte hain
aur ek ham hain ise rah-guzar men rakhte hain
samundron ko bhi maaloom hai hamaara mizaaj
ki ham to pehla qadam hi bhanwar men rakhte hain
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baitho na kuchh bolo safar kaisa raha
manzil mili kya rah-guzar kaisa raha
paagal banaa daala ha
men to ishq ne
tum par muhabbat ka asar kaisa raha
2
raah ka raahguzaar hi niklaa vo
maine samjha tha hamsafar us..ko
2
dil-e-naadaañ agar magar kya hai
ye bataa de ke hum-safar kya hai
phir kabhi aa ke baat kar mujhse
ye bhi to jaan rah guzar kya hai
0
main ek pal se dobaara guzarna chahta hooñ
use bulao jo karta tha mumkinaat pe baat
0
diya jala ke sabhi baam-o-dar men rakhte hain
aur ek ham hain ise rah-guzar men rakhte hain
samundron ko bhi maaloom hai hamaara mizaaj
ki ham to pehla qadam hi bhanwar men rakhte hain
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Nuance
In its essence, 'rah-gazaraan' speaks of the journey, the path one takes, both literally and metaphorically. It evokes the image of a road stretching into the horizon, inviting the traveler to explore the unknown. In poetry, this word often symbolizes life's journey, filled with its myriad experiences and emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rah-gazaraan' to depict the journey of life, the passage of time, or the quest for meaning. It can contrast with words of destination, emphasizing the beauty and trials of the journey itself.
Closing Insight
In the vast expanse of poetry, 'rah-gazaraan' remains a poignant reminder of the journey's intrinsic value.