Meaning of
surma
सुर्मा • سرمہ
English
kohl; eye cosmetic; metaphor for beauty
Hindi
काजल; नेत्र प्रसाधन; सौंदर्य का प्रतीक
Urdu
کاجل; آنکھوں کا سنگھار; حسن کی علامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye kaatil nigaahen ye surmaa ghazab ka
hai naagin se keshon men gajra ghazab ka
1
ik din ke li.e ghar ko pari-khaana banaa de
allah mujhe unka ghusl-khaana banaa de
moti hai bahut biwi to hushyaar raha kar
vo mood men aakar teraa surmaa na banaa de
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ye teraa shaffaaf badan sab feeke hain
chaand sitaare laali surmaa gehne tak
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main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men
kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men
teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men
das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men
surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men
fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men
seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men
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rang saare feke feke hi lagenge mujh...ko ab
unki aankhoñ ka jo kaala surma dekha hai abhii
3
ye kaajal ye bin
dii ye laali ye surmaa
adaaon se apni gazab dhaane waale
1
ye kaatil nigaahen ye surmaa ghazab ka
hai naagin se keshon men gajra ghazab ka
1
ik din ke li.e ghar ko pari-khaana banaa de
allah mujhe unka ghusl-khaana banaa de
moti hai bahut biwi to hushyaar raha kar
vo mood men aakar teraa surmaa na banaa de
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Nuance
Surma, a fine powder used to adorn the eyes, carries with it an aura of mystery and allure. In poetry, it often symbolizes the enchanting gaze, the depth of emotion, and the subtle beauty that captivates the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use surma to evoke the image of a beloved's eyes, deep and mysterious. It can also suggest the idea of hidden emotions or unspoken words. The contrast between the dark surma and the bright eyes can symbolize the interplay of light and shadow in human emotions.
Closing Insight
Surma embodies the delicate dance between concealment and revelation, a testament to the beauty found in subtlety.