Meaning of

saraab-e-ishq

सराब-ए-इश्क़ • سراب عشق

mirage of love; illusion of affection

प्रेम का मृगतृष्णा; स्नेह का भ्रम

محبت کا سراب; عشق کا فریب

Arabic

The original sense of 'saraab' is a mirage, an optical illusion in the desert. In poetry, it captures the ephemeral and elusive nature of love, where desires seem tangible yet remain out of reach.

Poets often use 'saraab-e-ishq' to depict the unattainable nature of love. It evokes a sense of longing and the bittersweet pursuit of dreams that shimmer like a mirage.

In the mirage of love, reality and illusion dance together, leaving the heart both hopeful and yearning.