Meaning of
shab
शब • شب
English
night; darkness
Hindi
रात; अंधकार
Urdu
رات; تاریکی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tilism-e-yaar ye pahluu nikaal leta hai
ki pattharon se bhi khushboo nikaal leta hai
hai be-lihaaz kuchh aisa ki aankh lagte hi
vo sar ke neeche se baazu nikaal leta hai
77
zaraa thehro ki shab feeki bahut hai
tumhein ghar jaane kii jal
dii bahut hai
zaraa nazdeek aakar baith jaao
tumhaare shahar men sar
dii bahut hai
173
pahle uski khushboo maine KHud par taari ki
phir maine us phool se milne ki taiyaari ki
itnaa dukh tha mujh...ko tere laut ke jaane ka
maine ghar ke darwaazon se bhi munh maari ki
114
tareekiyo ko aag lage aur diya jale
ye raat bein karti rahe aur diya jale
us ki zabaan men itnaa asar hai ki nisf shab
vo raushni ki baat kare aur diya jale
103
tumne kaise uske jism ki khushboo se inkaar kiyaus par paani fenk ke dekho kacchi miTTi jaisa hai
102
pyaar ka rishta aisa rishta shabnam bhi chingaari bhi
yaanii unse roz hi jhagda aur unhin se yaari bhi
101
khushboo ki barsaat nahin kar paate hain
ham KHud hi shuruaat nahin kar paate hain
jis ladki ki baatein karte hain sabseus ladki se baat nahin kar paate hain
83
nayi faslon ko ye kuchh aur se kuchh aur karte hain
gulaabon kii jo khushboo dhundhte hain raatraani men
83
teri KHushboo ko qaid men rakhna
itrdaanon ke bas ki baat nahin
79
chaand chehra zulf dariyaa baat KHushboo dil chaman
ik tujhe dekar KHuda ne de diya kya kya mujhe
79
tilism-e-yaar ye pahluu nikaal leta hai
ki pattharon se bhi khushboo nikaal leta hai
hai be-lihaaz kuchh aisa ki aankh lagte hi
vo sar ke neeche se baazu nikaal leta hai
77
zaraa thehro ki shab feeki bahut hai
tumhein ghar jaane kii jal
dii bahut hai
zaraa nazdeek aakar baith jaao
tumhaare shahar men sar
dii bahut hai
173
Nuance
The word 'shab' evokes the stillness and mystery of the night. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unknown, the realm of dreams, and the introspective silence that night brings. It is a time for reflection, for secrets to unfold, and for the soul to wander.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shab' to explore themes of solitude, mystery, and introspection. It contrasts with the brightness of day, offering a canvas for dreams and hidden desires. The night is a confidant, a keeper of secrets.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shab' is a metaphor for the soul's journey through the shadows. It invites us to embrace the unknown and find beauty in the dark.