Meaning of
siyaah-raat
सियाह-रात • سیاہ رات
English
dark night; night of sorrow
Hindi
अंधेरी रात; दुःख की रात
Urdu
سیاہ رات; غم کی رات
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
shab-e-firaq haavi hai shab-e-visaal pe ai dost
siyaah raat men ab tak badan ko koft hoti hai
0
siyaah raat nahin letii naam dhalne ka
yahii to vaqt hai suraj tire nikalne ka
66
siyaah raat ki sarhad ke paar le gaya hai
ajeeb khwaab tha aankhe utaar le gaya hai
hai ab jo khulk men majnu ke naam se mashhoor
vo meri zaat se vehshat udhaar le gaya hai
33
sutoon-e-daar pe rakhte chalo saroon ke charaaghh
jahaan talak ye sitam ki siyaah raat chale
19
karvat-karvat ghoot-ghoot bhar syaah raat guzri aise
neend kisi ne tah karke almaari men rakh dii jaise
12
vo jiski yaad ne jeena muhaal kar rakha hai
usii ki aas ne mujh...ko sanbhaal kar rakha hai
siyaah raaton men saa.e se baatein karta hai
tumhaare gham ne naya rog paal kar rakha hai
9
kaali siyaah raaton ko
suraj sa ujiyaara do
1
doob jaata hai ye dil bhi saath aaftaab ke
har siyaah raat meraa zabt aazaati hai
0
shab-e-firaq haavi hai shab-e-visaal pe ai dost
siyaah raat men ab tak badan ko koft hoti hai
0
siyaah raat nahin letii naam dhalne ka
yahii to vaqt hai suraj tire nikalne ka
66
Nuance
The phrase evokes the image of a night shrouded in darkness, often symbolizing a period of sorrow or despair. In poetry, it captures the essence of solitude and the weight of unspoken grief.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'siyaah-raat' to convey themes of loneliness and introspection. It may also contrast with the hope of dawn, highlighting the cyclical nature of despair and renewal.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'siyaah-raat' becomes a canvas for exploring the depths of human emotion.