Meaning of
sahra-navard
सहरा-नवर्द • صحرا نورد
English
desert wanderer; one who roams the wilderness
Hindi
रेगिस्तान का यात्री; जो जंगल में घूमता है
Urdu
صحرا کا مسافر; جو بیابان میں گھومتا ہے
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
sehara-navardiyon use raas aayi is qadar
shaanon pe khaak-e-ishq bhi dhota raha ghazaal
1
aaj lafz-e-mohabbat fasaana hua
tujhko dekhe bhi ab to zamaana hua
hamko sehra-navar
dii mili ishq men
ahle dil ka koi kab thikaana hua
7
tishnagi afsurdagi gum-gashtagi bechaargi
haasil-e-sahra-nawardii hamne paaya bhi to kya
5
sehara-navardiyon use raas aayi is qadar
shaanon pe khaak-e-ishq bhi dhota raha ghazaal
1
aaj lafz-e-mohabbat fasaana hua
tujhko dekhe bhi ab to zamaana hua
hamko sehra-navar
dii mili ishq men
ahle dil ka koi kab thikaana hua
7
Nuance
The term evokes the image of a solitary traveler in the vast, barren desert. It symbolizes a journey of introspection and discovery, often used in poetry to explore themes of solitude and resilience.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sahra-navard to depict the inner journey of the soul, often contrasting it with the chaos of the world.
Closing Insight
Sahra-navard speaks to the heart's quest for meaning amidst the desolation.