Meaning of
sharaf
शरफ • شرف
English
honor; nobility; dignity
Hindi
सम्मान; कुलीनता; गरिमा
Urdu
عزت; شرافت; وقار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
guzishta saal bhi ashraf yahii ummeed thii ham ko
ki ye jo saal aaya hai KHushi ki ghadiyaan laayega
3
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
kahte hain ai insaan tu asharaf-ul-makhluqaat hai
Dhoondh aakhir tujh men bhala kaun sii aisi baat hai
9
saare raushan deep ashraf bujh ga.e
yuñ hawa thii be-rehm sab kuchh khatm
7
sharf mila na kabhi chaand dekhne ka ha
men
vo khush-naseeb hain jo tujhko dekhte honge
6
ye kaafi hai ki ham ik doosre par marte hain ashraf
mohabbat saath jeene ka taqaza to nahin karti
5
sabab jab bhi udaasi ka kisi ne ham se poocha hai
zuba par be-takalluf phir tira hi naam aaya hai
nahin aata kabhi fann-e-sukhan gar saath vo hota
bichhadna yaar ka ashraf ke kitna kaam aaya hai
4
vo ik nadi jo kabhi tez-tez bahti thii
vo aaj ret ke maidaan si bichi hui hai
main ik darqat tha ashraf kisi zamaane men
khizan ke kehar se ab thooth hi bachi hui hai
3
kab KHabar thii ki hayaat-e-ashraf
teri agar men uljh jaayegi
3
vahii sab log ashraf aasteen ke saanp nikle hain
jinhen shaamil samjhte the tum apne khair-khwaahon men
3
guzishta saal bhi ashraf yahii ummeed thii ham ko
ki ye jo saal aaya hai KHushi ki ghadiyaan laayega
3
waqf ho ashraf wafa ki raah par tum isliye
khwahishon ko maar do khudgarziyaan andar rakho
9
Nuance
Sharaf evokes a sense of inherent dignity and nobility, often associated with one's lineage or personal virtues. In poetry, it transcends the literal to embody the moral and ethical stature of an individual.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sharaf to highlight the contrast between true nobility and superficial honor. It often serves as a mirror to societal values, questioning the authenticity of perceived dignity.
Closing Insight
Sharaf, in its poetic essence, challenges the reader to reflect on the true nature of dignity.