Meaning of
rooh
रूह • روح
English
soul; spirit; essence
Hindi
आत्मा; आत्मा; सार
Urdu
روح; جان; جوہر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main jaanta hooñ teri rooh ki talab jaanaan
tujhe badan ki taraf se nahin chooonga main
31
jis ko KHud main ne bhi apni rooh ka irfaan samjha tha
vo to shaayad mere pyaase honton ki shaitani thii
80
mujh...ko badan naseeb tha par rooh ke baghair
usne diya bhi phool to KHushboo nikaal kar
64
log aurat ko faqat jism samajh lete hain
ruh bhi hoti hai us men ye kahaan sochte hain
55
roohon ke parda-posh gunaahon se be-KHabar
jismoon ki nekiyaan hi ginata raha hooñ main
55
ab to gaon men bhi eenton ke mahal basne lage
gaav ki miTTi se vo khushboo roohani kho gayi
42
dil ko sukoon rooh ko aaraam aa gaya
maut aa gaii ki dost ka paighaam aa gaya
39
jism chadar sa bich gaya hogaa
rooh silvat hata rahi hogii
39
kabhi us..ko ham apni rooh ka paikar samjhte the
bahut naadaan the maqtal ko apna ghar samjhte the
35
sakht sar
dii men thithurti hai bahut rooh mirii
jism-e-yaar aa ki bechaari ko sahaara mil jaa.e
33
main jaanta hooñ teri rooh ki talab jaanaan
tujhe badan ki taraf se nahin chooonga main
31
jis ko KHud main ne bhi apni rooh ka irfaan samjha tha
vo to shaayad mere pyaase honton ki shaitani thii
80
Nuance
Rooh signifies the essence or spirit that animates life, often seen as the core of one's being. In poetry, it delves into the metaphysical, exploring the soul's journey, its desires, and its eternal quest for meaning.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'rooh' to explore themes of identity, transcendence, and the eternal struggle between the material and the spiritual. It often serves as a bridge between the earthly and the divine.
Closing Insight
Rooh captures the essence of existence, a reminder of the unseen forces that shape our lives.