Meaning of
tabassum-e-lab
तबस्सुम-ए-लब • تبسم لب
English
smile of lips; gentle smile
Hindi
होंठों की मुस्कान; हल्की मुस्कान
Urdu
ہونٹوں کی مسکان; ہلکی مسکان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum bahut hi haseen ho ladki
chaand bhi sharm shaar hai KHud par
0
maine rakkha hai hamesha hi tabassum lab par
ro diya kyun mire haalaat samajhne vaala
17
hai naar doston kasrat se muntazir unki
gam-e-husain men jo kaarobaar karte hain
ye sab hain gulshan-e-haidar ke gul shajar zai
dii
ye gul tabbasum-e-lab se shikaar karte hain
5
sitam ko kar diya rusva tabassum-e-lab se
ali ke she'r teraa fan badaa niraala hai
4
main aaj baith ke fursat ke saath gulshan men
tabassum-e-lab-gul par ghazal likhoonga shajar
1
mareez-e ishq se uskaa haal mat poocha karo tum
tabassum lab-kusha lahjaa jhooth hogaa theek hi hooñ
1
hamaara yahaañ kaun hai jo
mujhe bhi yahaañ maar dega
nahin ishq khairaati karta
mujhe vo dua shaar dega
0
tum bahut hi haseen ho ladki
chaand bhi sharm shaar hai KHud par
0
maine rakkha hai hamesha hi tabassum lab par
ro diya kyun mire haalaat samajhne vaala
17
Nuance
The phrase 'tabassum-e-lab' evokes the delicate image of a smile gracing one's lips, a moment of gentle joy captured in its simplicity. In poetry, this phrase transcends its literal meaning, becoming a symbol of subtle emotions and unspoken sentiments. It carries the weight of affection, the warmth of a fleeting moment, and the grace of understated beauty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'tabassum-e-lab' to convey the quiet beauty of a moment. It can signify a secret shared between lovers, the innocence of a child's smile, or the bittersweet memory of a past joy. The phrase contrasts with more overt expressions of happiness, offering a nuanced portrayal of contentment.
Closing Insight
In the gentle curve of a smile lies a world of unspoken emotions. 'Tabassum-e-lab' captures this delicate balance with poetic grace.