Meaning of
razaaee
रज़ाई • رضائی
English
quilt; comforter
Hindi
रजाई; गद्देदार चादर
Urdu
رضائی; لحاف
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jo kahe mahboob harjaai hai dost
vo muhabbat ka tamaashaai hai dost
1
aisi sar
dii hai ki suraj bhi duhaai maange
jo ho pardes men vo kissse razaai maange
76
december ki sar
dii hai bas tum nahin ho
akeli razaai se rukti nahin thand
6
jaadon ki raatein us par bhi tumse ye judaai
baahon ki chhodo hamko haasil nahin rajaai
4
raat kati neend kii davaai par
KHvaab pade rah ga.e rajaai par
aur kisi se shaa
dii sochi to
maara jaayega vo sagaai par
4
saa.e kii tarah mere saath saath the lekin
nikle phir bhi harjaai jab bhi aazmaaye KHvaab
4
teri ghalti tu hi us par mar baitha
is
men haath nahin tha us harjaai ka
2
zahar khaana pada judaai men
sar
dii kattee nahin rajaai men
aakhri baar yaad aayi thii
aur shaayad maii julaai men
1
mol utna bhi nahin deti hai ye
naukri jitna thakaaya karti hai
is rajaai ko bataaun kaise main
dhoop aangan men bulaayaa karti hai
1
jo kahe mahboob harjaai hai dost
vo muhabbat ka tamaashaai hai dost
1
aisi sar
dii hai ki suraj bhi duhaai maange
jo ho pardes men vo kissse razaai maange
76
Nuance
In its original sense, 'razaaee' refers to a quilt or comforter, a warm covering used during cold nights. In poetry, it evokes a sense of warmth and comfort, often symbolizing protection and care.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'razaaee' to convey warmth and intimacy. It can symbolize a mother's embrace or the comfort of a loved one's presence. It contrasts with the coldness of the outside world, highlighting themes of refuge and solace.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'razaaee' wraps the reader in a cocoon of warmth, offering a gentle reminder of the comfort found in human connections.