Meaning of
raunaq-e-mehfil
रौनक़-ए-महफ़िल • رونق محفل
English
splendor of the gathering; charm of the assembly
Hindi
महफ़िल की शोभा; सभा का आकर्षण
Urdu
محفل کی رونق; اجتماع کا دلکشی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ab to bas tanhaaiyaan hi saath rahtii hain sadaa
yaad padta hai ki pahle raunaq-e mehfil the ham
1
hat ke dekhenge use raunaq-e-mehfil se kabhi
sabz mausam men to har ped haraa lagta hai
8
ham vahii hain jo k
abhii raunaq-e-mehfil the yahaan
aur abhii koi ha
men poochne vaala bhi nahin
2
na charaagh-e-bazm hooñ na raunaq-e-mahfil hooñ main
jo dil-e-veeraan se nikli vo sada-e-dil hooñ main
2
gumaan mat kar ki hai teri badaulat raunqe-mehfil
ghazal waalo yahaañ ham hain to ye bazaar chaltaa hai
1
ab to bas tanhaaiyaan hi saath rahtii hain sadaa
yaad padta hai ki pahle raunaq-e mehfil the ham
1
hat ke dekhenge use raunaq-e-mehfil se kabhi
sabz mausam men to har ped haraa lagta hai
8
Nuance
This phrase captures the essence of vibrancy and allure within a gathering. It suggests an atmosphere filled with lively conversations, laughter, and a sense of belonging. In poetry, it often represents the heart's desire for joy and community.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to highlight the contrast between a lively gathering and a solitary heart. It can also symbolize the fleeting nature of joy, as the splendor of a gathering is often temporary.
Closing Insight
The raunaq-e-mehfil is a dance of fleeting moments, cherished yet ephemeral.