Meaning of
shagufta
शगुफ़्ता • شگفتہ
English
blooming; cheerful
Hindi
खिलता हुआ; प्रसन्न
Urdu
شگفتہ; خوش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
har ek zaaviye se vo badan shagufta hai
mujhe ye dar hai ki murjha na jaa.e choone se
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phool se jab-jab bhi baatein hoti hai
meraa chehra tab shagufta hota hai
ishq ke maidaan men sab milte hain
aur sabke saath dhokha hota hai
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janaab-e-meer ke lehje kii nazuki kii tarah
tumhaare lab hain gulaabon kii pankhudi kii tarah
shagufta chehra ye zulfen ye nargisi aañkhen
teraa haseen tasavvur hai shayari kii tarah
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aise shagufta rang guzishta kabhi na tha
main phool tha magar tere dar ka kabhi na tha
itnaa tere dayaar se mujh...ko ata hua
itnaa naseeb ne mere socha kabhi na tha
0
har ek zaaviye se vo badan shagufta hai
mujhe ye dar hai ki murjha na jaa.e choone se
0
phool se jab-jab bhi baatein hoti hai
meraa chehra tab shagufta hota hai
ishq ke maidaan men sab milte hain
aur sabke saath dhokha hota hai
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Nuance
Shagufta evokes the image of a flower in full bloom, symbolizing freshness and vitality. In poetry, it often represents a state of joy and liveliness, capturing the essence of a moment filled with beauty and exuberance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use shagufta to describe scenes of natural beauty or to convey the inner joy of a character. It contrasts with words that denote decay or sadness, highlighting moments of pure delight.
Closing Insight
Shagufta captures the fleeting beauty of life, reminding us of the joy found in moments of bloom.