Meaning of
ranj
रंज • رنج
English
grief; sorrow; distress
Hindi
दुःख; शोक; पीड़ा
Urdu
رنج; غم; تکلیف
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ab ke baar mil ke yuñ saal-e-nau manaaenge
ranjishen bhula kar ham nafratein mitaayenge
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bataa raha hai jhatkna teri kalaaee ka
zaraa bhi ranj nahin hai tujhe judaai ka
main zindagi ko khule dil se kharch karta tha
hisaab dena pada mujh...ko paai-paai ka
50
ye zindagi bhi ajab kaarobaar hai ki mujhe
khushi hai paane ki koi na ranj khone ka
46
teri ranjish khulii tarj e bayaan sena thii dil men to kyun nikli zabaan se
45
ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhaane ke li.e aa
aa phir se mujhe chhod ke jaane ke li.e aa
44
ye gham nahin hai ki ham dono ek ho na sake
ye ranj hai ki koi darmiyaan men bhi na tha
39
adaavaten theen taghaaful tha ranjishen theen bahut
bichhadne waale men sab kuchh tha be-vafaaii na thii
37
tootte rishton se badhkar ranj tha is baat ka
darmiyaañ kuchh dost the aur dost bhi aise ke bas
36
ham kuchh aise uske aage apni vafaa rakh dete hain
bacche jaise rail ki patri par sikka rakh dete hain
tasveer-e-gham dil ke aañsu ranj-o-nadaamat tanhaaii
us..ko khat likhte hain khat men ham kya kya rakh dete hain
33
KHaamushi se hui fugaan se hui
ibtida ranj ki kahaan se hui
32
ab ke baar mil ke yuñ saal-e-nau manaaenge
ranjishen bhula kar ham nafratein mitaayenge
32
bataa raha hai jhatkna teri kalaaee ka
zaraa bhi ranj nahin hai tujhe judaai ka
main zindagi ko khule dil se kharch karta tha
hisaab dena pada mujh...ko paai-paai ka
50
Nuance
Ranj captures the profound depths of human sorrow. It is not just a momentary sadness but a lingering distress that colors the soul, often leaving an indelible mark.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ranj' to evoke empathy and reflection. It is often depicted in contrast with joy, highlighting the duality of human experience. It serves as a reminder of the shared human condition.
Closing Insight
Ranj is the shadow that deepens the light, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.