Meaning of
sur
सुर • سر
English
melody; tune
Hindi
संगीत; धुन
Urdu
سر; نغمہ
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
bansi sab sur tyaage hai ek hi sur men baaje hai
haal na poochho mohan ka sab kuchh radhe radhe hai
327
raatein kisi yaad men kattee hain aur din daftar kha jaata hai
dil jeene par mael hota hai to maut ka dar kha jaata hai
sach poochho to tahzeeb haafi main aise dost se aaziz hooñ
milta hai to baat nahin karta aur phone pe sar kha jaata hai
307
aaiine aankh men chubhte the bistar se badan katraata tha
ek yaad basar karti thii mujhe main saans nahin le paata tha
223
kis li.e dekhti ho aaina
tum to KHud se bhi khoobsurat ho
203
tapte seharaaon men sab ke sar pe aanchal ho gaya
usne zulfen khol deen aur mas'ala hal ho gaya
196
zaraa thehro ki shab feeki bahut hai
tumhein ghar jaane kii jal
dii bahut hai
zaraa nazdeek aakar baith jaao
tumhaare shahar men sar
dii bahut hai
173
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
zindagi kis tarah basar hogii
dil nahin lag raha mohabbat men
163
baat hi kab kisi ki maani hai
apni hath poori kar ke chhodogi
ye kalaaee ye jism aur ye kamar
tum suraahi zaroor toḍogi
162
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
bansi sab sur tyaage hai ek hi sur men baaje hai
haal na poochho mohan ka sab kuchh radhe radhe hai
327
Nuance
Originally, 'sur' signifies the harmonious arrangement of sounds, a melody that can evoke deep emotions. In poetry, it becomes a metaphor for the rhythm of life and the music of the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sur' to evoke the beauty of nature, the harmony in relationships, and the inner music that guides one's journey. It often contrasts with 'shor', the noise that disrupts peace.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'sur' is the silent song that resonates within the heart.