Meaning of
sohel
सोहेल • سہیل
English
Canopus; a bright star
Hindi
कैनोपस; एक चमकीला तारा
Urdu
سہیل; ایک روشن ستارہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo milne mujhse jab bhi aati hai yaaron
to uski ik saheli saath aati hai
2
kal meri ek pyaari saheli kitaab men
ik khat chhupa rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
47
mujh...ko jisse ishq tha uski sagaai ho gayi
parson shaa
dii ho gaii thii kal vidaai ho gayi
aakhiri ik KHat meraa tum tak nahin pahuncha saki
isliye teri saheli se ladai ho gayi
5
ham tumhaari jaalsazi par nahin roye
hamko rona tha saheli par nahin roye
hamne kandha chaaha tha usne hatheli dii
ek zid thii ham hatheli par nahin roye
5
gaya hai hoo-b-hoo us par yaqeenan
badaa vaala meraa ladka saheli
4
eed ka chaand dekhne ke li.e
aaj vo chat pe aane waali hai
saath men hain saheliyaan uski
chaand ki eed hone waali hai
3
ki apne beech aise aati hai teri saheli ik
kisi ke raaste men jaise koi deewaar aati hai
3
hamaara dil faqat dil hi nahin sohil
ghazal ka khoobsurat kaarkhaana hai
3
use agar samajhna ho to us..ko ye ishaara hai
ki uski ik saheli mujh...ko jaanti b-khoobi hai
3
bade jatan ke baad banii hai meri saheli tanhaaii
ik dooje men KHush rahte hain main aur meri tanhaaii
2
vo milne mujhse jab bhi aati hai yaaron
to uski ik saheli saath aati hai
2
kal meri ek pyaari saheli kitaab men
ik khat chhupa rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
47
Nuance
The word 'sohel' refers to the star Canopus, known for its brilliance and guidance. In poetry, it often symbolizes a guiding light or a beacon of hope. This term evokes the imagery of a steadfast presence in the night sky, offering direction and inspiration.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sohel' to depict a source of guidance and inspiration. It is a symbol of hope and constancy. The term often contrasts with darkness and uncertainty.
Closing Insight
In 'sohel', poets find a celestial metaphor for unwavering guidance. It is a reminder of the light that persists through the darkest nights.