Meaning of
aajizi
आजिज़ी • عاجزی
English
humility; modesty
Hindi
विनम्रता; नम्रता
Urdu
عاجزی; انکساری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
usne jis aajizi men daal diya
meraa apna hi tajurba tha kahii
2
pahle-pahl to lad li.e allah se magar
ab pesh aa rahe hain badi aajizi se ham
10
aajizi se giryaa-o-zaari ko karne waali sun
baandh lenge palle se tujhko ghareebi ki tarah
3
aaj izhaar-e-ishq ka din hai
thode se aajizi banoge kya
tum se ik baat kahni thii kab se
tum mirii zindagi banoge kya
2
usne jis aajizi men daal diya
meraa apna hi tajurba tha kahii
2
pahle-pahl to lad li.e allah se magar
ab pesh aa rahe hain badi aajizi se ham
10
Nuance
Aajizi evokes a sense of gentle humility, a quiet strength found in acknowledging one's limitations. In poetry, it often symbolizes the beauty of self-effacement and the grace that comes from accepting one's place in the vastness of the universe.
Poetic Usage
Often used to contrast with arrogance, highlighting the nobility in humility. It can evoke images of a humble heart, a bowed head, or the quiet dignity of a simple life.
Closing Insight
Aajizi is a gentle reminder of the power in humility, a quiet strength that poets cherish.