Meaning of
shi'aar
शिआ'र • شعار
English
symbol; emblem; motto
Hindi
प्रतीक; चिह्न; आदर्श वाक्य
Urdu
علامت; نشان; نعرہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na hon ashaar men maani na sahi
KHud kalaami ka zariya hi sahi
tum na nawaazo she'r ko na sunaayenge
ye meraa zaati nazariya hi sahi
21
ameer imaam ke ashaar apni palkon par
tamaam hijr ke maare uthaaye firte hain
48
labon men aa ke qulfi ho ga.e ashaar sar
dii men
ghazal kehna bhi ab to ho gaya dushwaar sar
dii men
47
ashaar mire yuñ to zamaane ke li.e hain
kuchh she'r faqat un ko sunaane ke li.e hain
ye ilm ka sauda ye risaale ye kitaaben
ik shaKHs ki yaadon ko bhulaane ke li.e hain
46
mere ash'aar padhne waale log
teri tasveer maang baithe hain
40
sab khwaahishein poori hon faraaz aisa nahin hai
jaise kaii ashaar mukammal nahin hote
34
gham men ham soorat-e-gamkhaar nahin padhte hain
isliye meer ke ash'aar nahin padhte hain
meri aañkhen teri tasveer se ja lagti hain
subh uthkar sabhi akhbaar nahin padhte hain
31
isliye nahin roya ash'aar men
vazn se baahar thii meri siskiyaan
31
us hijr pe tohmat ki jise vasl kii zid hous dard pe la'nat kii jo ashaar men aa jaa.e
26
shab-e-firaq men asha'ar aashkaar hue
mujhe nahin hai sanam tujhse ab gilaa koii
23
na hon ashaar men maani na sahi
KHud kalaami ka zariya hi sahi
tum na nawaazo she'r ko na sunaayenge
ye meraa zaati nazariya hi sahi
21
ameer imaam ke ashaar apni palkon par
tamaam hijr ke maare uthaaye firte hain
48
Nuance
Originally, 'shi'aar' signifies a symbol or emblem representing a deeper meaning or belief. In poetry, it becomes a vessel for conveying profound ideas and emotions, often encapsulating the essence of a theme or sentiment.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shi'aar' to encapsulate the essence of their themes. It serves as a powerful tool to evoke emotions and convey messages succinctly. It contrasts with verbose expressions, offering a distilled form of communication.
Closing Insight
Shi'aar distills the vastness of thought into a single emblem. It is the poet's silent yet profound voice.