Meaning of
saraab
सराब • سراب
English
mirage; illusion
Hindi
मृगतृष्णा; भ्रांति
Urdu
سراب; فریب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Ik saraab e raah men beqaraar
0
tiri justuju men nikle to ajab saraab dekhe
kabhi shab ko din kaha hai kabhi din men KHvaab dekhe
35
haqeeqi se hain aashna magar hai e'tibaar bhi
ha
men saraab ne rakha hai zinda aab ne nahin
5
jhulaste khaab ka sehra hai dil
saraab hain yahaañ deewaar ke saa.e
1
mujh...ko bhi hai pyaas muhabbat ki lekin
ladki mujh...ko saraab si lagti hai vo
1
hai khudka aankh ya fir hai haqeeqat kuchh burii si
lag raha duniya ki kamtar ho gaii taaseer shaayad
0
saadgi mujh
men nahin insaan main bhi hooñ saraabi
haath ho teraa milaana jhooth harami ho mira bhi
0
ham ko koi saraab mat dena
jhoota koi bhi khwaab mat dena
roz bas hoton ki hañsi de do
saal men ik gulaab mat dena
0
ye mat poochho she'r ghazal men kiska zikr hai kaun likha hai
antarman ka shor aadat-e-bad maine apna ye maun likha hai
0
Ik saraab e raah men beqaraar
0
tiri justuju men nikle to ajab saraab dekhe
kabhi shab ko din kaha hai kabhi din men KHvaab dekhe
35
Nuance
Saraab captures the ephemeral nature of illusions that deceive the senses. In poetry, it often symbolizes unattainable desires or dreams that shimmer on the horizon, forever out of reach.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'saraab' to explore the themes of longing and disillusionment. It can represent the chase for something elusive. It contrasts with reality, highlighting the fragility of dreams.
Closing Insight
Saraab is the dance of illusions, a reminder of the dreams that glimmer just beyond our grasp.