ہے دعاۓ محسن بے نوا کہ نگار شعر کو ہو عطا

محسن احسانUrdu2 lines2 public analyses
Original Poetry
Translation
ہے دعاۓ محسن بے نوا کہ نگار شعر کو ہو عطا
Mohsin, the humble, prays that poetry's beauty is given
وہ چمک جو تابش مہر دے وہ مہک جو ناف غزال دے
The shine like the sun's light, the scent like a deer's musk
 

Explanation

This poem by Mohsin Ehsan is a heartfelt prayer for his poetry to be endowed with qualities of exceptional brilliance and fragrance. The poet uses metaphors to express his desire for his verses to shine with the brightness of the sun and to carry the enchanting aroma of musk, which is traditionally associated with the navel of a deer. These images symbolize the highest standards of beauty and excellence. The poem reflects a common theme in Urdu poetry where poets aspire for their work to achieve a level of perfection and allure that transcends ordinary expression. The use of natural elements like the sun and musk highlights the poet's longing for his poetry to resonate with a universal and timeless appeal.

Word Dictionary20

WordIn UrduIn EnglishPron.
ہےہےexistshai
دعاۓالتجاprayerduaa-e
محسنمحسنbenefactorMohsin
بےبغیرwithoutbe
نواآوازvoicenawaa
کہتاکہthatkeh
نگارخوبصورتیbeautynigaar
شعرشاعریpoetryshe'r
کوکے لئےtoko
ہوہوexistsho
عطادیناgrantedataa
وہوہthe onewoh
چمکروشنیbrightnesschamak
جوجوthe one whichjo
تابشروشنیradiancetaabish
مہرسورجsunmehr
دےدیناgivesde
مہکخوشبوfragrancemehak
نافپیٹ کا حصہnavelnaaf
غزالہرنdeerghazaal

Poet & Context

Era20th century

محسن احسان was a notable Urdu poet known for his ghazals and poetry that often reflect themes of beauty and longing. His work is celebrated for its lyrical quality and emotional depth.

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When20th century
WhyThe poem reflects the poet's desire for his poetry to possess brilliance and fragrance akin to the sun's radiance and the musk of a deer's navel. It is a metaphorical expression of seeking excellence and beauty in artistic creation.
FormGhazal

Themes & More

AspirationBeautyExcellence
Metaphor: The poem uses metaphors like 'sun's radiance' and 'musk of a deer's navel' to describe the desired qualities of poetry.Imagery: Vivid images of light and fragrance are used to evoke the senses.Personification: The poem attributes human-like qualities to poetry, as if it can possess brightness and fragrance.