Meaning of
turra
तुर्रा • طرہ
English
crest; plume; topknot
Hindi
कलगी; पंख; चोटी
Urdu
کلغی; پر; چوٹی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
khatra to lanka ke u
uupar hai sahab
apna kya hai poonch badhaate jaana hai
4
KHud ko manwaane ka mujh...ko bhi hunar aata hai
main vo katara hooñ samandar mere ghar aata hai
84
aankhoñ ko moond lene se khatra na jaayega
vo dekhna padega jo dekha na jaayega
84
ab nahin koi baat khatre ki
ab sabhi ko sabhi se khatra hai
58
sab ko bachao KHud bhi bacho fasla rakho
ab aur kuchh karo na karo fasla rakho
khatra to muft men bhi nahin lena chahiye
ghar se nikal ke mol na lo fasla rakho
46
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariyaa men fana ho jaana
dard ka had se guzarna hai davaa ho jaana
37
ye ghazalgoi shay to theek hai par
ek khatra hai jaan jaane ka
36
turra-e-kaakul-e-pechaan rukh-e-noorani par
chashma-e-aaina men saanp sa lehraata hai
18
taare nafs par ungli rakh dii chhed ke tune baat ghazal ki
noke qalam se qatra-qatra jaarii hain rishhaat ghazal ki
8
main ashk saare pee gaya har katara laajwaab tha
yaadon ka khaara dariyaa ye maano koi sharaab tha
7
khatra to lanka ke u
uupar hai sahab
apna kya hai poonch badhaate jaana hai
4
KHud ko manwaane ka mujh...ko bhi hunar aata hai
main vo katara hooñ samandar mere ghar aata hai
84
Nuance
The word 'turra' evokes the image of a majestic crest or plume, often seen adorning the headgear of warriors or nobility. In poetry, it symbolizes pride, elegance, and the pinnacle of beauty. The visual of a plume swaying gently in the breeze adds a sense of grace and movement.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'turra' to describe the elegance of beloveds, comparing their beauty to the regal plume. It can also signify the peak of an emotional or spiritual journey, where the soul reaches its highest expression.
Closing Insight
Turra captures the essence of elegance and the zenith of beauty. It is a symbol of pride and the ultimate expression of grace.