Meaning of
sarmaasar
सर्मसार • شرمسار
English
ashamed; embarrassed
Hindi
शर्मिंदा; लज्जित
Urdu
شرمندہ; خجل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tamaam umr ka hisaab maangti hai zindagi
ye meraa dil kahe to kya ki khud se sharmasaar hai
0
husn ko sharmasaar karna hi
ishq ka intiqaam hota hai
34
ghalti mirii hai mujh...ko tira aitbaar tha
mirii yahii saza hai mujhe sharm-saar kar
10
ham to bas etibaar karte hain
log par sharm-saar karte hain
hamko phoolon pe pyaar aata hai
phool kaanton se pyaar karte hain
1
aalam-e-insaaniyat ko kar diya hai sharmasaar
ibn-e-aadam tune ik mazloom ka sar kaat ke
1
shukriya kahke mujhe sharmasaar mat kariye
aapke sheron se seekha hai bolna maine
1
tamaam umr ka hisaab maangti hai zindagi
ye meraa dil kahe to kya ki khud se sharmasaar hai
0
husn ko sharmasaar karna hi
ishq ka intiqaam hota hai
34
Nuance
Sarmaasar conveys a deep sense of shame or embarrassment, a feeling that colors one's cheeks and lowers one's gaze. It evokes the imagery of a heart burdened by regret or a soul seeking redemption. In poetry, it often symbolizes the weight of conscience and the desire for forgiveness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sarmaasar' to explore themes of guilt and redemption. It can reflect the inner turmoil of a remorseful heart or the longing for absolution.
Closing Insight
Sarmaasar is a mirror to the soul's quest for peace, a reflection of the heart's deepest regrets.