Meaning of
shir
शिर • شیر
English
lion; bravery; strength
Hindi
सिंह; वीरता; शक्ति
Urdu
شیر; بہادری; طاقت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
achchhii khaasi dosti thii yaar ham dono ke beech
ek din phir usne izhaare muhabbat kar diya
12
chaaragar ai chaaragar chillaati thii
zaKHmon ko bhi haath nahin lagwaati thii
pata nahin kaisa maahol tha uske ghar
burka pahan ke shirten lene aati thii
48
duniya ko maara jigar ke sheron ne
jigar ko sharaab ne maara
38
sab ko maara jigar ke sheron ne
aur jigar ko sharaab ne maara
28
bosa liya jo us lab-e-sheereen ka mar ga.e
dii jaan ham ne chashma-e-aab-e-hayaat par
27
bosa to us lab-e-sheereen se kahaan milta hai
gaaliyaan bhi miliin ham ko to miliin thodii si
26
kuchh to mil jaa.e lab-e-sheereen se
zahar khaane ki ijaazat hi sahi
25
yaqeen mohkam amal paiham mohabbat faateh-e-aalam
jihaad-e-zindagaani men hain ye mardon ki shamshirein
22
sabhi inaam nit paate hain ai sheerin-dahan tujh se
kabhu tu ek bose se hamaara munh bhi meetha kar
20
jagmagataa hua khanjar mire seene men utaar
raushni le ke kabhi khaana-e-veeran men aa
16
achchhii khaasi dosti thii yaar ham dono ke beech
ek din phir usne izhaare muhabbat kar diya
12
chaaragar ai chaaragar chillaati thii
zaKHmon ko bhi haath nahin lagwaati thii
pata nahin kaisa maahol tha uske ghar
burka pahan ke shirten lene aati thii
48
Nuance
The word 'shir' evokes the image of a lion, a creature of majestic strength and regal presence. In poetry, it symbolizes not just physical power but also the courage and nobility of spirit. The lion's roar echoes through the verses, a call to bravery and an emblem of untamed wilderness.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shir' to invoke themes of valor and heroism. It contrasts with gentler creatures to highlight the ferocity of spirit. The lion becomes a metaphor for the indomitable will and the fierce protector.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'shir' roars with the essence of courage and strength. It stands as a timeless symbol of the wild heart.