Meaning of
sohar
सोहर • سہر
English
birth song; celebratory song
Hindi
जन्म गीत; उत्सव गीत
Urdu
پیدائش کا گیت; جشن کا گیت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
gali se uske jab gujroon sharaarat aa hi jaati hai
vahii sihran vahii tardpan hararat aa hi jaati hai
0
vo din bhi haaye kya din the jab apna bhi taalluq tha
dashahre se diwali se basanton se bahaaron se
37
jo sunte hain ki tire shahar men dasahra hai
ham apne ghar men diwali sajaane lagte hain
26
hai dasahre men bhi yuñ gar farhat-o-zeenat nazeer
par diwali bhi ajab paakeeza-tar tyaohar hai
20
har dafa bas yahii bahaana hai
laut ke maine ghar bhi jaana hai
aag lag jaa.e tere sohar men
ab ise bhi ye dil dukhaana hai
12
yuñ meraa naam sunte hi lajaakar ke sihar jaana
ye haalat hai to phir samjho use mujhse muhabbat hai
2
gali se uske jab gujroon sharaarat aa hi jaati hai
vahii sihran vahii tardpan hararat aa hi jaati hai
0
vo din bhi haaye kya din the jab apna bhi taalluq tha
dashahre se diwali se basanton se bahaaron se
37
Nuance
Sohar is a traditional song sung to celebrate the birth of a child, filled with joy and blessings. In poetry, it captures the essence of new beginnings and the cyclical nature of life, evoking a sense of continuity and hope.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sohar to evoke themes of birth and renewal. It symbolizes the joy of new life and the blessings that accompany it. The word often appears in verses celebrating familial bonds and cultural heritage.
Closing Insight
Sohar resonates with the timeless joy of life’s beginnings. It is a lyrical reminder of the beauty in continuity.