Meaning of
shajar
शजर • شجر
English
tree; plant
Hindi
वृक्ष; पौधा
Urdu
درخت; پودا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
parinde lad hi pade jaayedaad par aaKHir
shajar pe likkha hua hai shajar baraae-farokht
24
vo meri duniya ka hissa thii meri duniya nahin
ik shajar katne se zakan veeraan ho jaayega kya
48
yuñ dekhiye to aandhi men bas ik shajar gaya
lekin na jaane kitne parindon ka ghar gaya
jaise galat pate pe chala aa.e koi shaKHs
sukh aise mere dar pe ruka aur guzar gaya
46
bichhad ke tujh se na dekha gaya kisi ka milaap
uda diye hain parinde shajar pe baithe hue
41
hamaara ishq ibadat ka agla darja hai
KHuda ne chhod diya to tumhaara naam liya
ghamon se bair tha so hamne khudkushi kar li
shajar ne gir ke parindon se inteqaam liya
40
isliye bhi is shajar se sabko itnaa pyaar hai
de raha hai phal abhii ye aur saayadaar hai
ai KHuda is na-khuda ki KHair ho ye naasamjh
ye samajhta hai ki iske haath men patwaar hai
35
ek patta shajar-e-umr se lo aur giraa
log kahte hain mubarak ho naya saal tumhein
34
yuñ na kar vasl ke lamhon ko havas se taabeer
chand patte hi to tode hain shajar se main ne
27
jise tum kaat aaye us shajar ko dhoondhta hogaa
parinda lautkar ke apne ghar ko dhoondhta hogaa
25
ud ga.e saare parinde mausamon ki chaah men
intizaar un ka magar boodhe shajar karte rahe
24
parinde lad hi pade jaayedaad par aaKHir
shajar pe likkha hua hai shajar baraae-farokht
24
vo meri duniya ka hissa thii meri duniya nahin
ik shajar katne se zakan veeraan ho jaayega kya
48
Nuance
The word 'shajar' brings to mind the steadfastness and nurturing presence of trees. In poetry, it often symbolizes growth, shelter, and the passage of time. It evokes images of roots deep in the earth and branches reaching for the sky.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shajar' to explore themes of life and resilience. It can represent the nurturing aspects of nature or the passage of generations. The word often contrasts with barren landscapes or symbolizes hope and renewal.
Closing Insight
In the enduring presence of 'shajar', poets find a symbol of life's continuity and the silent strength of nature.