Meaning of
siyah
सियह • سیہ
English
black; dark; gloomy
Hindi
काला; अंधेरा; उदास
Urdu
سیاہ; تاریک; اداس
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bahaarein hon ya veeraani se sab jungle guzarte hain
rudan ho haasya ho sabko barabar baantaa hai vo
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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
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bahaarein hon ya veeraani se sab jungle guzarte hain
rudan ho haasya ho sabko barabar baantaa hai vo
0
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
Siyah captures the essence of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. It evokes the mystery of the night, the depth of shadows, and the somber tones of melancholy.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'siyah' to explore themes of mystery, sorrow, and the unknown. It can contrast with light, highlighting the beauty found in the depths of darkness.
Closing Insight
Siyah is the shadow's embrace, a canvas for the soul's deepest reflections.