Meaning of
tabbasum-e-lab
तब्बसुम-ए-लब • تبسم لب
English
smile of the lips; gentle smile
Hindi
होठों की मुस्कान; कोमल मुस्कान
Urdu
ہونٹوں کی مسکراہٹ; نرم مسکراہٹ
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 evokes the delicate and subtle expression of joy or contentment that a smile can convey. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unspoken emotions that linger just beneath the surface, captured in the gentle curve of the lips.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this phrase to capture moments of silent communication. It can suggest a hidden affection or a quiet understanding between lovers. The smile becomes a bridge between hearts, unspoken yet deeply felt.
Closing Insight
In the quiet elegance of a smile, entire worlds of emotion unfold.