Meaning of
sarwat
सरवत • ثروت
English
wealth; prosperity
Hindi
धन; समृद्धि
Urdu
دولت; خوشحالی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ahl-e-sarwat ne bigaara hai zamaane ka chalan
ham faqeeron ne zamaane ko mohabbat dii hai
1
maut ke darinde men ik kashish to hai sarwat
log kuchh bhi kahte hon KHud-kushi ke baare men
16
paanv saakit ho ga.e sarwat kisi ko dekhkar
ik kashish mahtaab jaisi chehra-e-dilbar men thii
14
shaayra parveen jaisi main muhabbat dekh bhi luun
yaar sarwat train se kattee jawaani ho na jaa.e
2
ahl-e-sarwat ne bigaara hai zamaane ka chalan
ham faqeeron ne zamaane ko mohabbat dii hai
1
maut ke darinde men ik kashish to hai sarwat
log kuchh bhi kahte hon KHud-kushi ke baare men
16
Nuance
Originally signifying material wealth, 'sarwat' in poetry often transcends to denote the richness of spirit and the abundance of love. It speaks to the heart's treasures that are beyond material measure.
Poetic Usage
Used to contrast material wealth with spiritual richness. Highlights the abundance of love and generosity. Often evokes the idea of inner prosperity over outer riches.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'sarwat' reminds us that true wealth lies in the richness of the heart.