Meaning of
shahr
शह्र • شہر
English
city; town; urban area
Hindi
शहर; नगर; नगरीय क्षेत्र
Urdu
شہر; قصبہ; شہری علاقہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
suna hai log use aankh bhar ke dekhte hain
so us ke shahar men kuchh din thehar ke dekhte hain
75
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
daulat shuhrat biwi bacche achha ghar aur achchhe dost
kuchh to hai jo in ke baad bhi haasil karna baaki hai
kabhi-kabhi to dil karta hai chalti rail se kood padhoon
phir kahtaa hoon...paagal ab to thoda rastaa baaki hai
91
ab na main vo hooñ na baaki hain zamaane mere
phir bhi mashhoor hain shehron men fasaane mere
82
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
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
In its original sense, 'shahr' signifies a place bustling with life, commerce, and culture. Poetry often deepens this to evoke images of human connection, the anonymity of crowds, and the silent stories within city walls.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shahr' to explore themes of solitude amidst crowds. It can symbolize both opportunity and alienation. The city becomes a canvas for dreams and despair.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shahr' is a mirror reflecting the myriad emotions of its inhabitants.