Meaning of
sukoot
सुकूत • سکوت
English
silence; stillness; tranquility
Hindi
मौन; स्थिरता; शांति
Urdu
خاموشی; سکون; اطمینان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum se haasil hua ik gehre samundar ka sukoot
aur har mauj se ladna bhi tumhiin se seekha
0
kah raha hai shor-e-dariya se samundar ka sukoot
jiska jitna zarf hai utna hi vo KHaamosh hai
17
makeen saare makaan ke chale ga.e kab ke
faqat main hooñ yahaañ aur ye sukoot taari hai
4
raunake mehfil se lekar is sukoot-e-marg tak
zindagi tujhko li.e ham dar-b-dar firte rahe
3
baith kar to sukoot se ham bhi
roz hi aashkaar bante kyun
1
ye shahar shor-sharaaba bahut sunaata hai
magar pukaaroon kise to sukoot kaafi hai
0
mujhe jeene nahin deti sukoot-e-shab
nahin itnaa satao laut aao ab
0
tum se haasil hua ik gehre samundar ka sukoot
aur har mauj se ladna bhi tumhiin se seekha
0
kah raha hai shor-e-dariya se samundar ka sukoot
jiska jitna zarf hai utna hi vo KHaamosh hai
17
Nuance
Sukoot evokes a profound sense of silence that is not merely the absence of sound but a presence of peace. In poetry, it often symbolizes the quietude of the soul, a moment of introspection where the world pauses and the heart listens.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sukoot to convey the depth of unspoken emotions. It can reflect the calm before a storm or the serene aftermath of turmoil. It contrasts with noise, highlighting the eloquence of silence.
Closing Insight
Sukoot is the quiet canvas upon which the heart paints its deepest hues.