Meaning of
ujrat
उजरत • اجرت
English
wage; remuneration; reward
Hindi
मजदूरी; पारिश्रमिक; इनाम
Urdu
مزدوری; معاوضہ; انعام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ishq men ujrat nahin milti hai
kaam ye to muft men hota hai
1
udaas rahne kii milne lagii ha
men ujrat
ameer logon men ham bhi shumaar hone lage
6
zindagi se gar ha
men thodii bahut mohlat mili
baith kar hai sochna kis baat ki ujrat mili
5
KHuda se jang rahegi tamaam umr meri
namaaz padhni hai topi nahin pehnani mujhe
2
ishq men ujrat nahin milti hai
kaam ye to muft men hota hai
1
udaas rahne kii milne lagii ha
men ujrat
ameer logon men ham bhi shumaar hone lage
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ujrat' refers to the compensation one receives for labor or service. In poetry, it often symbolizes the intangible rewards of emotional or spiritual labor, the unseen wages of love and sacrifice.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ujrat' to explore themes of love's labor and the unseen rewards of devotion. It contrasts with material wealth, highlighting the richness of emotional fulfillment.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ujrat' becomes a metaphor for the soul's journey, where the true reward lies in the path itself.