Meaning of
zarb
ज़र्ब • ضرب
English
strike; blow; impact; influence
Hindi
प्रहार; आघात; प्रभाव
Urdu
ضرب; اثر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
shab-e-zarbat ye ibn-e-shaane haider
shab-e-aashoor se kamtar nahin hain
0
tujhe hi kyuuñ nazar aata nahin mujh aam sa ladka
tere jab paas hota hai to kitna khaas hota hai
7
bahut hi khaas hote hain muhabbat men
jinhen bhi yaar ka deedaar milta hai
4
kuchh log zamaane men ham naam nikal aa.e
jo khaas sabhi se the vo aam nikal aa.e
hai sabse juda teraa andaaz tabassum ka
jo ek hañsi men do gulfaam nikal aa.e
jo sabko sikhaate the ikraam muhabbat ka
un par hi muhabbat ke ilzaam nikal aa.e
jo sabko bataate the main ajnabi hooñ koi
vo naam se mere hi badnaam nikal aa.e
tu ahl-e-zameen se sun har baat banaa ke rakh
kuchh bhi na pata kissse kya kaam nikal aa.e
4
lagana zarb jab dil par to zalim yaad ye rakhna
isee dil men tumhaari zaat ki tauqeer hoti hai
2
pahle khaas to aam to phir badnaam hue
saansen chalti hain ham kab ke tamaam hue
2
khaas ho kar bhi mira hai aam rahna
zindagi gumnaam phir bhi naam rahna
2
ab kaun jaanta hai suhkan-saaz kii sank
kab zarb kii havas men tamasha bikher de
1
mujhe kuchh bhi nahin samjha unhonne
jinhen main khaas apna maanta tha
mujhe dhokha diya aankhoñ ne meri
nahin ye log jis..ko jaanta tha
1
shab-e-zarbat ye ibn-e-shaane haider
shab-e-aashoor se kamtar nahin hain
0
tujhe hi kyuuñ nazar aata nahin mujh aam sa ladka
tere jab paas hota hai to kitna khaas hota hai
7
Nuance
Originally, 'zarb' signifies a physical strike or blow, a forceful impact that leaves a mark. In poetry, it extends to the metaphorical, representing the deep influence or impression one leaves on another's heart or mind.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zarb' to convey the emotional impact of words or actions. It can symbolize the lasting impression of love or pain. The word contrasts with gentler terms, highlighting intensity.
Closing Insight
Zarb captures the essence of impact, both physical and emotional. It reminds us of the marks left by profound experiences.