Meaning of
shah
शाह • شاہ
English
king; ruler; sovereign
Hindi
राजा; शासक; सम्राट
Urdu
بادشاہ; حکمران; سلطان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
teri gali ko chhod ke paagal nahin gaya
rassi to jal gaii hai magar bal nahin gaya
majnoon ki tarah chhodaa nahin main ne shahar ko
ya'ni main hijr kaatne jungle nahin gaya
72
koi shahar tha jiski ek gali
meri har aahat pahchaanti thii
mere naam ka ik darwaaza tha
ik khidki mujh...ko jaanti thii
323
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
hamko dil se bhi nikala gaya phir shahar se bhi
hamko patthar se bhi maara gaya phir zehar se bhi
157
haath khaali hai tere shahar se jaate jaate
jaan hoti to meri jaan lutate jaate
119
ye shahar-e-ajnabi men ab kise ja kar bataayen ham
kahaan ke rahne waale hain kahaan ki yaad aati hai
117
tumhaare shahar ka mausam badaa suhaana lage
main ek shaam chura luun agar bura na lage
94
nayi nayi aañkhen hon to har manzar achha lagta hai
kuchh din shahar men ghu
men lekin ab ghar achha lagta hai
77
suna hai log use aankh bhar ke dekhte hain
so us ke shahar men kuchh din thehar ke dekhte hain
75
teraa chehra subh ka taara lagta hai
subh ka taara kitna pyaara lagta hai
tum se mil kar imli meethi lagti hai
tum se bichhad kar shahad bhi khaara lagta hai
72
teri gali ko chhod ke paagal nahin gaya
rassi to jal gaii hai magar bal nahin gaya
majnoon ki tarah chhodaa nahin main ne shahar ko
ya'ni main hijr kaatne jungle nahin gaya
72
koi shahar tha jiski ek gali
meri har aahat pahchaanti thii
mere naam ka ik darwaaza tha
ik khidki mujh...ko jaanti thii
323
Nuance
The word 'shah' carries the weight of authority and grandeur. In its original sense, it denotes a ruler of great power and influence. Poetry often imbues this term with layers of majesty and the burdens of leadership, exploring the solitude and responsibility that accompany such a title.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shah' to evoke images of regal splendor and the complex emotions of a ruler. It can symbolize both the glory and the isolation of power. The word may also be used metaphorically to describe someone with commanding presence or influence.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shah' is a testament to the dual nature of power - its allure and its solitude. It reflects the eternal dance between majesty and melancholy.