Meaning of
rang-e-surkh
रंग-ए-सुर्ख़ • رنگ سرخ
English
red color; crimson hue
Hindi
लाल रंग; गहरा लाल
Urdu
سرخ رنگ; گہرا سرخ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
naam aaya jo mire man men tira
teri tasveer khalk karne laga
karke tasveer phir main khalk tiri
us
men main rang-e-surkh bharne laga
0
mahak uthe rang-e-surkh jaise
khile chaman men gulaab itne
20
naam aaya jo mire man men tira
teri tasveer khalk karne laga
karke tasveer phir main khalk tiri
us
men main rang-e-surkh bharne laga
0
mahak uthe rang-e-surkh jaise
khile chaman men gulaab itne
20
Nuance
The phrase evokes the vividness and intensity of the color red, often associated with passion, love, and sometimes danger. In poetry, it transcends the mere visual to embody the fervor of emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'rang-e-surkh' to paint scenes of intense emotion, whether it be the blush of a lover's cheek or the blood of a battlefield. It contrasts with paler colors to highlight emotional peaks.
Closing Insight
In its crimson depths, 'rang-e-surkh' holds the pulse of human emotion, vibrant and unyielding.