Meaning of
shu'ara
शोअ'रा • شعرا
English
poets
Hindi
कवि
Urdu
شعرا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bazm-e-shora men meraa yaar agar aayega
anaginat saath men mauzoo-e-ghazal laayega
dekh lenge ye agar jhaank ke aankhoñ men teri
nashsha sar se na jawaanon ke utar paayega
1
ham shu'araa ka dard dard nahin hota kya bolo
kah dete ho waah-waah bahut achha kya kehna
2
bazm-e-shora men meraa yaar agar aayega
anaginat saath men mauzoo-e-ghazal laayega
dekh lenge ye agar jhaank ke aankhoñ men teri
nashsha sar se na jawaanon ke utar paayega
1
ham shu'araa ka dard dard nahin hota kya bolo
kah dete ho waah-waah bahut achha kya kehna
2
Nuance
The word 'shu'ara' evokes the timeless community of those who weave words into art. It speaks to the collective voice of poets who capture the human experience in its myriad forms. In poetry, it represents both the individual artist and the shared tradition.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shu'ara' to reflect on their own place within the literary tradition. It can signify a sense of belonging or a call to innovation. Often used to honor the legacy of past poets.
Closing Insight
The 'shu'ara' are the eternal voices, echoing through time with wisdom and grace.