Meaning of
soghat
सौग़ात • سوغات
English
gift; present; offering
Hindi
उपहार; भेंट; नजराना
Urdu
تحفہ; ہدیہ; نذرانہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
prem ke sougaat the us
men
tumne keval qaafiya dekha
0
sau miliin zindagi se saugaaten
ham ko aawaargi hi raas aayi
33
kaise bataaun main ye gham bas dete ho sougaat men
mujh ko nahin ab chahiye ye pyaar bhi khairaat men
4
muttahid sougaat kar ke kul jahaan kii
hind ko sab kuchh KHuda ne de diya hai
3
ishaaron ishaaron men phir baat hogii
jo mehfil men unse mulaqaat hogii
jab aayenge aankhoñ men aañsu hamaari
sanam vo mohabbat ki sougaat hogii
1
mili sau saugaatein zindagi men
mujhe bas ek tu hi raas aayi
1
yaad hamko aaj bhi soghat hai
jo hamaari aakhiri hi baat hai
1
ladki mujh par kuchh saugaaten kar
kuchh pal to mujhse bhi baatein kar
main din meraa teraa karta hooñ
tu bhi meri apni raatein kar
1
mujhe aaj bhi yaad hai baat teri
mili thii mujhe yaar sougaat teri
1
dhokha to bol ke dete hain
mauka to tol ke dete hain
aise to theek hain baatein par
sougaaten khol ke dete hain
0
prem ke sougaat the us
men
tumne keval qaafiya dekha
0
sau miliin zindagi se saugaaten
ham ko aawaargi hi raas aayi
33
Nuance
Originally, 'soghat' refers to a gift or offering, something given with affection or respect. In poetry, it evokes the warmth of giving and the emotional exchange between giver and receiver, often symbolizing love, gratitude, or reconciliation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'soghat' to convey the beauty of giving and receiving. It often appears in verses about love, where a simple gift becomes a metaphor for deeper emotional bonds. It contrasts with material wealth, highlighting the value of heartfelt gestures.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'soghat' transcends its literal meaning, becoming a symbol of the intangible gifts of the heart.