Meaning of
sar-e-mahfil
सर-ए-महफ़िल • سر محفل
English
head of the gathering; center of attention
Hindi
सभा का प्रमुख; ध्यान का केंद्र
Urdu
محفل کا سر; توجہ کا مرکز
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
sar-e-mahfil vo itra kar numaaish husn kii karte
magar us par ye daava hai mohabbat ham se hi karte
1
bhaanp hi lenge ishaara sar-e-mahfil jo kiya
tadne waale qayamat ki nazar rakhte hain
20
mutassir hain yahaañ sab log jaane kya samjhte hain
nahin jo yaar shabnam bhi use dariyaa samjhte hain
haqeeqat saari teri main bataa to doon sar-e-mahfil
magar ye log saare jo tujhe achha samjhte hain
8
aziyyat men ham apna dard gaakar
sar-e-mahfil tamasha ho ga.e hain
2
sadaa-e-qalb-e-momin hai hai zikr-e-mustafa achha
hai zikr-e-murtaza achha hai zikr-e-sayyada achha
ali ka zikr karte hain yuñ mumin bar-sar-e-mehfil
ali ka zikr lagta hai KHuda ko baa KHuda achha
1
hañsi hai bar sar-e-mahfil labon par
magar vo andar andar ro raha hai
1
yuñ bahaaya na kar sar-e-mahfil
ashk aankhoñ ka aab-e-zamzam hai
1
sar-e-mahfil vo itra kar numaaish husn kii karte
magar us par ye daava hai mohabbat ham se hi karte
1
bhaanp hi lenge ishaara sar-e-mahfil jo kiya
tadne waale qayamat ki nazar rakhte hain
20
Nuance
This phrase signifies the person or element that stands out in a gathering, drawing all eyes and thoughts. In poetry, it often symbolizes the magnetic presence or the pivotal moment that defines an event.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to highlight the significance of a moment or a person. It can denote the allure of a charismatic individual or the importance of a pivotal event.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, the head of the gathering is often the silent force that shapes the narrative.