Meaning of
rehzan
रहज़न • رہزن
English
highwayman; robber; metaphorically, one who steals hearts or dreams
Hindi
डाकू; लुटेरा; रूपक में, वह जो दिल या सपने चुरा ले
Urdu
ڈاکو; لٹیرا; استعارۃً، وہ جو دل یا خواب چرالے
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ham ko lootaa hai rahbaro'n ne aur
rahzano se ha
men shikaayat hai
0
dahshat-gar
dii phail rahi hai ab mazhab ke naaron se
logon ko maara jaata hai goli se hathiyaaron se
kaun hai rahbar kaun hai rehzan sabko khabar hai daanish ab
qaateel ko taqat milti hai satta ke galiyaaron se
16
hamne jinko qafile kii zimmedaari saunp dii
kya pata tha hamsafar vo rahzano se kam nahin
2
raah se bhatke hue ham ghar bhi chhoota so alag
baad men phir rahzano ne ham ko lootaa so alag
is nagar men ham faqiro'n kii burii haalat hui
bheekh bhi paai nahin kashkol toota so alag
2
rahbari aur rahzani men faasla ab kya raha
desh seva naam lekar desh ko lootaa gaya
2
in rehzan aankhoñ ka kya hogaa
ye to har manzar ko churaati hain
1
us..ko bhi koi chhota-mota rehzan ghoshit karwa do
maaloom nahin hai kitnon ko muskaan se lootaa hai apni
0
abhii to door tak manzar nazar nahin aata
safar men chal pade to ghar nazar nahin aata
yahaañ to dekhiye jo rahzani men shaamil hain
unhi ki aankh men ab dar nazar nahin aata
0
ham ko lootaa hai rahbaro'n ne aur
rahzano se ha
men shikaayat hai
0
dahshat-gar
dii phail rahi hai ab mazhab ke naaron se
logon ko maara jaata hai goli se hathiyaaron se
kaun hai rahbar kaun hai rehzan sabko khabar hai daanish ab
qaateel ko taqat milti hai satta ke galiyaaron se
16
Nuance
Originally, a figure of fear and danger, the highwayman evokes images of desolate roads and stolen treasures. In poetry, this figure transforms into a metaphor for those who steal hearts or disrupt the soul's journey.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rehzan' to describe a lover who captivates and overwhelms. It can also signify a moment or experience that disrupts one's inner peace.
Closing Insight
The word 'rehzan' captures the duality of danger and allure, making it a powerful poetic symbol.