Meaning of
shaour
शऊर • شعور
English
awareness; consciousness
Hindi
जागरूकता; चेतना
Urdu
شعور; آگاہی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ai parindon aankar baitho sar-e-shaakh-e-aza
ham darkhton ko shaoor-e-marsiya khwaani bhi hai
0
beshauron ka hai bol baala
chup to pandit lagaaye hue hain
8
rah-e-talab men kise aarzoo-e-manzil hai
shooor ho to safar KHud safar ka haasil hai
8
be-shauri ki sanad hai teraa chubhta lahjaa
main to shaair hooñ gulaabon men safar karta hooñ
2
madhosh hai koi to koi be shooor hai
har dil pe subho shaam ye kaisa suroor hai
1
na bolne ka saleeqa na dekhne ka sh'aour
pasand KHaak karega koi bhi tumko huzoor
1
hamko sikha rahe hain mohabbat ka vo shaour
jinko ki ishq padhna sikhaaya tha kisi roz
1
yah tahzeeb bhi dekhi hai ham ne tum ne
naam anil hai lekin urdu likhta hai
0
ain ghain noon hai sukoon hai
hasraton ka KHoon hai sukoon hai
0
ai parindon aankar baitho sar-e-shaakh-e-aza
ham darkhton ko shaoor-e-marsiya khwaani bhi hai
0
beshauron ka hai bol baala
chup to pandit lagaaye hue hain
8
Nuance
Shaour signifies a deep awareness, a heightened state of consciousness that allows one to perceive the subtleties of existence. In poetry, it often reflects an acute sensitivity to the world and the self.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'Shaour' to delve into the depths of human consciousness, exploring themes of self-awareness and existential reflection.
Closing Insight
Shaour in poetry is a mirror reflecting the soul's introspection and the universe's whispers.