Meaning of
sheva
शेवा • شیوہ
English
manner; style; custom
Hindi
ढंग; शैली; रिवाज
Urdu
انداز; طرز; رسم
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
qais paagal tha mara bar sar-e-sehra jaakar
ham agar hote shajar koo-e-sanam men marte
0
ho sake to tum bacha lo ab bhi desi nasl ko
warna peeche sirf shevar murghiyaan rah jaayeñgi
25
dhaul-dhappa us saraapa naaz ka sheva nahin
ham hi kar baithe the ghalib pesh-dasti ek din
25
saanehaa aisa guzar jaa.e to phir she'r kahein
un ki surat jo nazar aa.e to phir she'r kahein
bas yahii sheva hamaara hai ke ham ahle joonoo
dard ki had se guzar jaa.e to phir she'r kahein
3
kasrat se nosh karke shajar jaam-e-ishq ko
har roz raks karte hain koo-e-sanam men ham
1
qais paagal tha mara bar sar-e-sehra jaakar
ham agar hote shajar koo-e-sanam men marte
0
ho sake to tum bacha lo ab bhi desi nasl ko
warna peeche sirf shevar murghiyaan rah jaayeñgi
25
Nuance
The word 'sheva' captures the essence of one's demeanor or the customary way of doing things. In poetry, it often reflects the cultural or personal nuances that define an individual's identity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sheva' to highlight the unique characteristics of a person or culture. It can denote elegance, tradition, or the subtle distinctions that make one stand out.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'sheva' serves as a mirror reflecting the elegance and depth of human expression.