Meaning of
raunq
रौऩक़ • رونق
English
splendor; brightness; liveliness
Hindi
चमक; उजाला; जीवंतता
Urdu
چمک; روشنی; زندگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na vo qahqahe na vo mahfilein na vo may-kade kii hai raunqen
hua kya ki dekhte-dekhte ye nizaam saara badal gaya
4
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaati hai munh par raunaq
vo samjhte hain ki beemaar ka haal achha hai
37
dil gaya raunaq-e-hayaat gaii
gham gaya saari kaayenaat gaii
34
rang ko malne se hi raunaq nain aati
har ik nuskha yaar kitaabi hota hai
dekho sharmaana bhi bahut zaroori hai
sharmane se rang gulaabi hota hai
31
siyaasat ke chehre pe raunaq nahin
ye aurat hamesha ki beemaar hai
26
shahar ka tabdeel hona shaad rahna aur udaas
raunqen jitni yahaañ hain auraton ke dam se hain
24
tamannaon men uljhaaya gaya hooñ
khilaune de ke bahlāya gaya hooñ
dil-e-muztar se pooch ai raunaq-e-bazm
main KHud aaya nahin laaya gaya hooñ
15
hat ke dekhenge use raunaq-e-mehfil se kabhi
sabz mausam men to har ped haraa lagta hai
8
baat pe baat bol do naa ab
dil mira yaar tol do naa ab
hain bade hi KHaraab ham raunak
yaar kashkol mol do naa ab
5
ghazal se dard raunak tu bhala kab tak sunaayega
juda hokar usii ki yaad men KHud ko jalaaega
4
na vo qahqahe na vo mahfilein na vo may-kade kii hai raunqen
hua kya ki dekhte-dekhte ye nizaam saara badal gaya
4
un ke dekhe se jo aa jaati hai munh par raunaq
vo samjhte hain ki beemaar ka haal achha hai
37
Nuance
Raunq evokes the image of a vibrant and lively scene, full of light and energy. In poetry, it often symbolizes the brightness of life, the joy that fills a space, or the allure of a moment that captivates the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'raunq' to describe bustling markets, festive gatherings, or the lively spirit of youth. It contrasts with solitude or darkness, highlighting moments of joy and celebration.
Closing Insight
Raunq captures the essence of life's vibrant moments, reminding us of the beauty in shared joy.