Meaning of
shab-rau
शब-रौ • شب رو
English
night traveler; one who journeys at night
Hindi
रात्रि यात्री; जो रात में यात्रा करता है
Urdu
شب کا مسافر; جو رات میں سفر کرتا ہے
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hogaa dukh kal use manzar ke badal jaane se
aaj jo KHush hai december ke badal jaane se
roz-o-shab rote hain ham kal bhi ha
men rona hai
hamko kya fark calendar ke badal jaane se
1
ajeeb dard ka rishta tha sab ke sab roye
shajar giraa to parinde tamaam shab roye
22
hogaa dukh kal use manzar ke badal jaane se
aaj jo KHush hai december ke badal jaane se
roz-o-shab rote hain ham kal bhi ha
men rona hai
hamko kya fark calendar ke badal jaane se
1
ajeeb dard ka rishta tha sab ke sab roye
shajar giraa to parinde tamaam shab roye
22
Nuance
The term evokes the image of a solitary traveler moving through the darkness, suggesting mystery and introspection. It symbolizes the journey of the soul or the quest for truth.
Poetic Usage
Often used to symbolize a spiritual journey or quest. Can represent solitude and the search for meaning. Contrasts with the brightness of day.
Closing Insight
Shab-rau captures the essence of the soul's journey through the night, a metaphor for life's deeper quests.