Meaning of
rukhsat
रुख़्सत • رخصت
English
departure; farewell
Hindi
विदाई; प्रस्थान
Urdu
الوداع; روانگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
us..ko dekhne ki bas mujh...ko aadat hai
sun lo harpal uski meri zaroorat hai
mushkil hai us..ko dil se ruksat karna
daanish vo bachpan ki meri muhabbat hai
15
vo dulhan ban ke ruksat ho gaii hai
kahaan tak car ka peecha karoge
117
rail ki seeti men kaise hijr ki tamheed thii
us..ko ruksat karke ghar laute to andaaza hua
43
us ko ruksat to kiya tha mujhe maaloom na tha
saara ghar le gaya ghar chhod ke jaane vaala
28
waqt-e-rukhsat aab-deeda aap kyun hain
jism se to jaañ hamaari ja rahi hai
27
aap kya aa.e ki ruksat sab andhere ho ga.e
is qadar ghar men kabhi bhi raushni dekhi na thii
25
maine chaaha bhi ki phir is sang-dil pe phool uge
par tumhaari rukhsati ke baad ye hota nahin
22
is qadar tha khatmalon ka chaarpaai men hujoom
vasl ka dil se mire armaan ruksat ho gaya
21
ek lamha laut kar aaya nahin
ye baras bhi raayegaan ruksat hua
18
teraa rukhsat hona ab bhi baaki hai
teri khushboo parchhaaien se aati hai
17
us..ko dekhne ki bas mujh...ko aadat hai
sun lo harpal uski meri zaroorat hai
mushkil hai us..ko dil se ruksat karna
daanish vo bachpan ki meri muhabbat hai
15
vo dulhan ban ke ruksat ho gaii hai
kahaan tak car ka peecha karoge
117
Nuance
The word 'rukhsat' evokes a sense of parting, a gentle yet poignant farewell. In poetry, it carries the weight of emotions tied to leaving, whether it be a physical departure or an emotional separation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rukhsat' to explore themes of longing and loss. It can signify the end of a journey or the closing of a chapter. The word contrasts with 'mulaqat', which signifies meeting or reunion.
Closing Insight
Rukhsat carries the gentle weight of goodbyes, leaving an echo of what once was.