Meaning of
shaad
शाद • شاد
English
happy; joyous; content
Hindi
खुश; आनंदित; संतुष्ट
Urdu
شاد; خوش; مطمئن
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tasavvur tajurba tevar tamannaa aur tanhaaii
milenge phool sab is
men ghazal guldaan hai yaaron
padhaai naukri shaa
dii phir uske baad do bacche
hamaari zindagi itni kahaan aasaan hai yaaron
42
isliye ye mahina hi shaamil nahin umr ki jantri men hamaari
usne ik din kaha tha ki shaa
dii hai is farvari men hamaari
184
ruk gaya hai vo ya chal raha hai hamko sab kuchh pata chal raha hai
usne shaa
dii bhi ki hai kisi se aur gaav men kya chal raha hai
156
ab uski shaa
dii ka qissa na chhedo
bas itnaa kah do kaisi lag rahi thii
140
saare ka saara to meraa bhi nahin
aur vo shaKHs be-vafa bhi nahin
ghaur se dekhne pe boli hai
shaa
dii se pahle sochna bhi nahin
85
pahle thodii mushkil hogii
aage lekin manzil hogii
sab baaraati shayar honge
meri shaa
dii mehfil hogii
58
unko door kiya jaata hai jo barson ke saa
thii hain
aur anjaane logon ki aapas men shaa
dii hoti hai
55
ek ajab saanehaa guzra hai mere maazi men
meri dilchaspi khatm ho gaii hai shaa
dii men
54
us..ko apne paas bitha lene se hi
dhadkan tez aur saansen bhari hoti hai
shaad tu sab kuchh badha chadha ke kahtaa hai
kaunsi ladki itni pyaari hoti hai
45
main us ko dekh ke chup tha usii ki shaa
dii men
mazaa to saara isee rasm ke nibaah men tha
43
tasavvur tajurba tevar tamannaa aur tanhaaii
milenge phool sab is
men ghazal guldaan hai yaaron
padhaai naukri shaa
dii phir uske baad do bacche
hamaari zindagi itni kahaan aasaan hai yaaron
42
isliye ye mahina hi shaamil nahin umr ki jantri men hamaari
usne ik din kaha tha ki shaa
dii hai is farvari men hamaari
184
Nuance
The word 'shaad' carries a lightness and brightness, often associated with moments of pure joy and contentment. In poetry, it reflects the ephemeral nature of happiness, a fleeting yet cherished state.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shaad' to capture the essence of fleeting happiness. It is used to contrast with sorrowful themes, highlighting the transient beauty of joyful moments.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shaad' is a gentle reminder of the fleeting nature of joy. It encourages savoring each moment of happiness as a precious gift.