Meaning of
toofaan
तूफ़ांँ • طوفان
English
storm; tempest; turmoil
Hindi
आंधी; तूफान; उथल-पुथल
Urdu
طوفان; آندھی; ہلچل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
toofaanon se dar lagta hai
kuchh rishton se ghar lagta hai
toofaanon men ab ghar meraa
ab rishton se dar lagta hai
30
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
jo duniya ko sunaai de use kahte hain khaamoshi
jo aankhoñ men dikhaai de use toofaan kahte hain
132
jo toofaanon men palte ja rahe hain
vahii duniya badalte ja rahe hain
97
saahil ke sukoon se kise inkaar hai lekin
toofaan se ladne men mazaa aur hi kuchh hai
48
kaii qisse adhoore rah ga.e apni kahaanii men
chale aa.e hain bachpan ko ganwa ke naujawaani men
hawaaein jo baghaavat par utar aayi hain aakhir men
kisi toofaan kii dastak hai meri zindagaani men
45
toofaan ki ummeed thii aandhi nahin aayi
vo aap to kya us ki khabar bhi nahin aayi
shaayad vo mohabbat ke li.e theek nahin tha
shaayad ye angoo
thii use poori nahin aayi
38
aata hai jo toofaan aane de kashtii ka KHuda KHud haafiz hai
mumkin hai ki uthatii lehron men bahta hua saahil aa jaa.e
35
vo ghusse men seedhi baat nahin karta
toofaanon men baarish tirchi hoti hai
33
pa ke toofan ka ishaara dariyaa
tod deta hai kinaara dariyaa
31
toofaanon se dar lagta hai
kuchh rishton se ghar lagta hai
toofaanon men ab ghar meraa
ab rishton se dar lagta hai
30
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
Nuance
The word 'toofaan' conjures images of powerful natural forces. Originally referring to a violent storm, poetry has expanded its meaning to include emotional and social upheavals, capturing the chaos and intensity of such moments.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'toofaan' to describe inner turmoil or societal unrest. It symbolizes both destruction and renewal, capturing the dual nature of chaos. The word contrasts with calm, highlighting the dramatic shifts in life.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'toofaan' embodies the tumultuous dance of creation and destruction. It is a reminder of the power and unpredictability of life's forces.