Meaning of
surkh
सुर्ख़ • سرخ
English
red; bright; glowing
Hindi
लाल; चमकीला; दमकता हुआ
Urdu
سرخ; روشن; چمکتا ہوا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main thak gaya hooñ khudaara udaasi hote hue
kisi ke surkh labon ka mujhe tabassum kar
7
jo kah rahi ho tum ye apni baat aakhiri
lagne lagii hai mujh...ko to ye raat aakhiri
is vaqt ye aañkhen meri nam bhi hain surkh bhi
is shahar men honi hai ye barsaat aakhiri
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in larzate labon se kyun tune
surkh aankhoñ ko phir chhua hi nahin
30
footne waali hai mazdoor ke maathe se kiran
surkh parcham ufuk-e-subh pe lehraate hain
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badan ka saara lahu khinch ke aa gaya rukh par
vo ek bosa ha
men de ke surkh-roo hai bahut
23
mahak uthe rang-e-surkh jaise
khile chaman men gulaab itne
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kis ki holi jashn-e-nau-rozi hai aaj
surkh may se saaqiya dastaar rang
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tumhaara naam jaise ek meethe paan ka beedaa
zabaan pe rakh liya hai rooh meri surkh hai tab se
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tu hai iq surkh laal jode men
aur qafan men pade hue hain ham
bas teri ek deed ke KHaatir
dekh kab se khade hue hai ham
10
surkh-roo hota hai insaan thokren khaane ke baad
rang laati hai hina patthar pe pis jaane ke baad
8
main thak gaya hooñ khudaara udaasi hote hue
kisi ke surkh labon ka mujhe tabassum kar
7
jo kah rahi ho tum ye apni baat aakhiri
lagne lagii hai mujh...ko to ye raat aakhiri
is vaqt ye aañkhen meri nam bhi hain surkh bhi
is shahar men honi hai ye barsaat aakhiri
33
Nuance
Originally, 'surkh' denotes the vivid color red, a hue that captures attention and signifies passion. In poetry, this color transforms into a metaphor for emotions that burn brightly, whether love, anger, or revolution. It is a color of life and intensity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'surkh' to convey emotions that are intense and consuming. It can symbolize the blush of a lover's cheek, the fervor of a revolutionary spirit, or the anger that burns within. The word contrasts with cooler tones, emphasizing the heat of emotion.
Closing Insight
The word 'surkh' embodies the fiery essence of emotion, a vivid reminder of life's passionate hues.