Meaning of
siyah-raat
सियह-रात • سیہ رات
English
dark night; black night
Hindi
अंधेरी रात; काली रात
Urdu
اندھیری رات; کالی رات
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men
kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men
teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men
das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men
surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men
fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men
seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men
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eed ke roz yahii apni dua hai rab se
mulk men aman ka ulfat ka basera ho jaa.e
har pareshaani se har shaKHs ko mil jaa.e nijaat
is siyah raat ka bas jald savera ho jaa.e
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main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men
kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men
teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men
das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men
surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men
fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men
seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men
13
eed ke roz yahii apni dua hai rab se
mulk men aman ka ulfat ka basera ho jaa.e
har pareshaani se har shaKHs ko mil jaa.e nijaat
is siyah raat ka bas jald savera ho jaa.e
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Nuance
The term 'siyah-raat' evokes the profound stillness and mystery of a night devoid of light. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unknown, the hidden fears, or the depths of solitude. The darkness is not just physical but also emotional, representing moments of introspection and the soul's journey through shadow.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'siyah-raat' to explore themes of loneliness and introspection. It serves as a backdrop for the soul's silent dialogues. The term can contrast with the hope of dawn or the comfort of starlight.
Closing Insight
In the embrace of 'siyah-raat', poets find a canvas for the soul's deepest reflections.