Meaning of
rukhsati
रुख्सती • رخصتی
English
departure; farewell
Hindi
विदाई; प्रस्थान
Urdu
رخصتی; وداع
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tu dekh lena tiri ruksati ke baad men ham
libaas-e-sog men ghoomenge teri galiyon men
0
maine chaaha bhi ki phir is sang-dil pe phool uge
par tumhaari rukhsati ke baad ye hota nahin
22
tha use maaloom milnaa aakhiri hogaa hamaara
rukhsati ke waqt waapas jo nishaani de raha hai
2
sookhne ki had talak ab aa ga.e dono kuein
is qadar paani laga hai ruksati ke kaam men
1
maanna unhin ko bas apna rukhsati ke din
sabse pahle yaa jo bhi kaandhe chaar niklengay
1
yaar tujhko KHuda ka hawala na de
zahar de rukhsati ka piyaala na de
qabr manzoor hai tere dil men magar
is tarah ishq ko dil nikala na de
1
qadam ik ik badhaane men sehar se shaam ho jaa.e
ki meri rukhsati ke din sadak bhi jaam ho jaa.e
ziyaada kuchh nahin chaahoon yahaañ chaahoon faqat itnaa
yahaañ ik roz kuchh aañsu mire bhi naam ho jaa.e
0
tu dekh lena tiri ruksati ke baad men ham
libaas-e-sog men ghoomenge teri galiyon men
0
maine chaaha bhi ki phir is sang-dil pe phool uge
par tumhaari rukhsati ke baad ye hota nahin
22
Nuance
Rukhsati evokes the poignant moment of parting, filled with emotions of loss and hope. It signifies a transition, a step into the unknown, often accompanied by tears and blessings.
Poetic Usage
Poets use rukhsati to explore themes of separation and the bittersweet nature of farewells. It is often depicted in scenes of lovers parting or a soul's journey beyond life.
Closing Insight
Rukhsati captures the delicate balance between sorrow and hope, a theme eternal in poetry.