Meaning of
shabo-roz
शबो-रोज़ • شب و روز
English
night and day; continuously
Hindi
रात-दिन; लगातार
Urdu
رات دن; مسلسل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ishq ke fande se yahaañ darte hain log
latka rehta hooñ main shab-o-roz isse
0
na shab-o-roz hi badle hain na haal achha hai
kis brahman ne kaha tha ki ye saal achha hai
52
vo firaq aur vo visaal kahaan
vo shab-o-roz-o-maah-o-saal kahaan
40
baazeecha-e-atfaal hai duniya mire aage
hota hai shab-o-roz tamasha mire aage
25
mujh ko KHvaahish hai usii shaan ki diwali ki
lakshmi desh men ulfat ki shab-o-roz rahe
desh ko pyaar se mehnat se sanwaare mil kar
ahl-e-bharat ke dilon men ye kanwal soz rahe
22
bikharte-uljhte shabo-roz kaise guzaare bhala
thakan jism ki zindagi bol kaise utaarein bhala
2
dard ko ginata rehta hoon shab o roz
muddaton baad koi kaam mila hai mujh...ko
1
tiri ik nazar ke li.e bhaagta hooñ
shab-o-roz sota na hi jaagta hooñ
1
ishq ke fande se yahaañ darte hain log
latka rehta hooñ main shab-o-roz isse
0
na shab-o-roz hi badle hain na haal achha hai
kis brahman ne kaha tha ki ye saal achha hai
52
Nuance
In its original sense, 'shabo-roz' simply refers to the cycle of night and day. However, in poetry, it often symbolizes the relentless passage of time and the constancy of life's rhythm. The phrase evokes a sense of continuity and the unending flow of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shabo-roz' to convey the ceaseless nature of time. It often appears in verses reflecting on life's perpetual cycle. It contrasts with moments of stillness or change, highlighting the eternal backdrop against which human experiences unfold.
Closing Insight
In the endless dance of 'shabo-roz', poets find a canvas for exploring the timeless truths of existence.