Meaning of
ripu
रिपु • رپ
English
enemy; foe
Hindi
दुश्मन; शत्रु
Urdu
دشمن; حریف
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
prem radha prem mohan hai
prem syaahi prem darpan hai
5
jab bhi uski gali men bhraman hota hai
uske dwaar par aatmasamarpan hota hai
kis kis se tum dosh chupaoge apne
priye apna man bhi darpan hota hai
84
hangaama hai kyun barpa thodii si jo pee li hai
daaka to nahin maara chori to nahin ki hai
41
baat zaraa aage badh sakti hai darpan
ab ik number dial bhi ho saka hai
39
na to kuchh sunte hain na hi bol kuchh paate hain ham
saamne unke saraapa aankh ho jaate hain ham
vo nigaahen in nigaahon se kabhi haTtii nahin
varna kitnii hi nigaahen hain jinhen bhaate hain ham
38
dhaul-dhappa us saraapa naaz ka sheva nahin
ham hi kar baithe the ghalib pesh-dasti ek din
25
KHud-ba-KHud shaakh lachak jaayegi
phal se bharpoor to ho lene do
20
bahut main himmat bhi karke daanish sabhi ko darpan dikha raha hooñ
mara pada hai yahaañ ka munsif yahii to main sach bataa raha hooñ
15
ye na poochho aatma kya hai
deh ka darpan samajh lo
14
apne daur ki sabse tedhi ladki main
vo is daur ka sabse seedha ladka hai
ek hi aib hai us
men cigarette peeta hai
baaki saraapa ikdam aalaa ladka hai
13
prem radha prem mohan hai
prem syaahi prem darpan hai
5
jab bhi uski gali men bhraman hota hai
uske dwaar par aatmasamarpan hota hai
kis kis se tum dosh chupaoge apne
priye apna man bhi darpan hota hai
84
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ripu' denotes an adversary or opponent, often used in the context of battle or rivalry. In poetry, this word expands to embody the internal and external conflicts that one faces, symbolizing the struggles of the heart and mind.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ripu' to explore themes of enmity and conflict. It can represent the inner turmoil of a lover or the societal struggles against injustice.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ripu' transcends its literal meaning, becoming a mirror to the soul's battles.