Meaning of
zahar
ज़हर • زہر
English
poison; venom; bitterness
Hindi
विष; ज़हर; कड़वाहट
Urdu
زہر; سم; تلخی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
duniya ko zehar peeke bachao to baat hai
bas bhaang peeke koi bhi shankar nahin hua
45
mar chuka hai dil magar zinda hooñ main
zahar jaisi kuchh dawaayein chahiye
poochhte hain aap aap achchhe to hain
jee main achha hooñ duaaein chahiye
303
maine jo kuchh bhi socha hua hai main vo vaqt aane pe kar jaaunga
tum mujhe zahar lagte ho aur main kisi din tumhein pee ke mar jaaunga
285
gulaab KHvaab davaa zahar jaam kya kya hai
main aa gaya hooñ bataa intizaam kya kya hai
267
hamko dil se bhi nikala gaya phir shahar se bhi
hamko patthar se bhi maara gaya phir zehar se bhi
157
yuñ to ruswaai zahar hai lekin
ishq men jaan isee se padti hai
66
main KHud ye chahta hooñ ki haalaat hon kharab
mere KHilaaf zahar ugalta phire koi
ai shaKHs ab to mujh ko sab kuchh qubool hai
ye bhi qubool hai ki tujhe cheen le koi
60
uske labon ko choom ke ye ilm ho gaya
mujh...ko vo zahar ke bina bhi maar sakti hai
51
dil tumhaara bhi kisi se lage to tum jaano
kis tarah hanste hue zahar piya jaata hai
47
yuñ to marne ke li.e zahar sabhi peete hain
zindagi tere li.e zahar piya hai main ne
46
duniya ko zehar peeke bachao to baat hai
bas bhaang peeke koi bhi shankar nahin hua
45
mar chuka hai dil magar zinda hooñ main
zahar jaisi kuchh dawaayein chahiye
poochhte hain aap aap achchhe to hain
jee main achha hooñ duaaein chahiye
303
Nuance
Zahar carries the lethal potency of poison, a symbol of destruction and bitterness. In poetry, it often represents the darker aspects of human emotions, the corrosive nature of hatred, or the pain of unrequited love.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zahar' to explore themes of betrayal and heartbreak. It can symbolize the toxic words that wound or the bitterness that lingers after love's end. The word contrasts with sweetness, highlighting the duality of life.
Closing Insight
Zahar is the shadow that sharpens the light. It reminds us of the delicate balance between love and pain.