Meaning of
rukhsaar
रुख़्सार • رخسار
English
cheek; face; visage
Hindi
गाल; चेहरा; मुखड़ा
Urdu
گال; چہرہ; مکھڑا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dard ki kaifiyat kaise kah den
bhūjo rukhsaar pe jhilmil kya hai
14
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
ab main samjha tire rukhsaar pe til ka matlab
daulat-e-husn pe darbaan bitha rakha hai
66
tune dekhi hai vo peshaani vo rukhsaar vo hont
zindagi jinke tasavvur men luta dii hamne
tujhpe uthi hain vo khoi hui saahir aañkhen
tujhko maaloom hai kyuuñ umr ganwa dii hamne
62
un ke rukhsaar pe dhalke hue aañsu tauba
main ne shabnam ko bhi sholon pe machalte dekha
36
so dekh kar tere rukhsaar-o-lab yaqeen aaya
ki phool khilte hain gulzaar ke alaava bhi
35
rukhsaar par hai rang-e-haya ka farogh aaj
bose ka naam main ne liya vo nikhar ga.e
24
rukhsaar ka de shart nahin bosa-e-lab se
jo jee men tire aa.e so de yaar magar de
23
bosa-e-rukh'saar par takraar rahne deejie
leejie ya deejie inkaar rahne deejie
21
ghazal poori na ho chahe magar itni si KHvaahish hai
mujhe ik she'r kehna hai tere rukhsaar ki khaatir
14
dard ki kaifiyat kaise kah den
bhūjo rukhsaar pe jhilmil kya hai
14
kyuuñ likhoon zulfo-lab-o-rukhsaar pe nag
men bahut
pyaar kii pahli nazar ruswaaiyaan hi kyuuñ likhoon
75
Nuance
The word 'rukhsaar' evokes the delicate beauty and softness of a cheek, often symbolizing youth and innocence. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to embody the allure and charm of a beloved's face, capturing the essence of fleeting beauty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rukhsaar' to describe the enchanting beauty of a lover's face. It is frequently paired with imagery of roses or the moon to emphasize its allure. The word can also evoke a sense of longing or nostalgia for a beloved's presence.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'rukhsaar' becomes a canvas for the poet's emotions, painting images of beauty and longing. It captures the ephemeral nature of love and the timeless allure of the beloved.