Meaning of
saahib-dil
साहिब-दिल • صاحب دل
English
person of heart; compassionate soul
Hindi
दिल वाला व्यक्ति; दयालु आत्मा
Urdu
صاحب دل; رحمدل انسان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ummeed hai ye dil lagega ek din
banjar zameen pe ishq bota hai koii
khud-gharz duniyaan men badaa dukh hota hai
jab saahib-e-dil tujhsa khota hai koii
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agar meraa nasha tha uske sar pe to utar jaa.e
nahin hai ishq us..ko mujh se to munh par mukar jaa.e
muhabbat dil-lagi sab kaam hain sahab dileron ke
magar jo bhi yahaañ buz-dil hai seedhe apne ghar jaa.e
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jism ki hasrat miTTi men mil jaayegi
pyaar karoge jis din sahab dil se tum
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ummeed hai ye dil lagega ek din
banjar zameen pe ishq bota hai koii
khud-gharz duniyaan men badaa dukh hota hai
jab saahib-e-dil tujhsa khota hai koii
0
agar meraa nasha tha uske sar pe to utar jaa.e
nahin hai ishq us..ko mujh se to munh par mukar jaa.e
muhabbat dil-lagi sab kaam hain sahab dileron ke
magar jo bhi yahaañ buz-dil hai seedhe apne ghar jaa.e
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Nuance
The term 'saahib-dil' conveys a sense of deep empathy and kindness. It describes someone whose heart is open and generous, capable of understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
Poetic Usage
In poetry, 'saahib-dil' is often used to highlight the virtues of compassion and empathy. It contrasts with the harshness of the world, offering a vision of hope and humanity.
Closing Insight
A 'saahib-dil' is a beacon of light in the shadows of human experience.