Meaning of
silvat
सिलवट • سلوٹ
English
crease; wrinkle; fold
Hindi
सिलवट; शिकन; मोड़
Urdu
سلوٹ; شکن; موڑ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
aap silvat chahte hain bistre men aur ham hain
bistre ki aabroo par she'r kehna chahte hain
1
jism chadar sa bich gaya hogaa
rooh silvat hata rahi hogii
39
silvatein hain mere chehre pe to hairat kyun hai
zindagi ne mujhe kuchh tum se ziyaada pahna
37
socho to silvaton se bharii hai tamaam rooh
dekho to ik shikan bhi nahin hai libaas men
10
hañsi se padtii thii jo shakl par vo silvatein kabhi
vo silvatein to aaj rah gaii hañsi kahaan gaii
8
soch kar mujh...ko jal rahi hogii
ab kamii meri khal rahi hogii
silvatein theek karke bistar ki
karvatein vo badal rahi hogii
4
roothi hui hai zindagi phir bhi mire
bistar pe ik silvat nazar aati nahin
2
subah ki ye silvatein khilne kahaan deti mujhe
vo simat ke baanh men hilne kahaan deti mujhe
2
isliye mujhse gale nain milta hai vo
silvatein pad jaati hain kapdon pe uske
2
khwaab men shaayad mira bichhra hua mahboob tha
asl men kal raat bistar silvaton se bhar gaya
2
aap silvat chahte hain bistre men aur ham hain
bistre ki aabroo par she'r kehna chahte hain
1
jism chadar sa bich gaya hogaa
rooh silvat hata rahi hogii
39
Nuance
In its original sense, 'silvat' refers to the physical creases or folds that appear on fabric or skin. In poetry, it evokes the passage of time, the weight of emotions, and the subtle marks left by life's experiences.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'silvat' to describe the gentle imprints of age and wisdom. It can symbolize the hidden stories within a person's life. The word contrasts with smoothness, suggesting depth and complexity.
Closing Insight
Silvat carries the quiet dignity of life's imprints. It whispers of stories untold, etched in the fabric of existence.