Meaning of
anokha
अनोख़ा • انوکھا
English
unique; extraordinary
Hindi
अद्वितीय; असाधारण
Urdu
منفرد; غیر معمولی
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
sab ladkon men sabse achha ladka
main hooñ ek anokha pyaara ladka
ammi KHush hokar sabse kahti thii
dekho daud raha hai meraa ladka
0
anokha shaKHs tha us se milaaya haath jab maine
laga jaise ki us ki ungliyon men dil dhadakta tha
26
geet ke KHvaab ya KHvaab ke geet ho
prem ho tum mere yaaki tum preet ho
taar baj hi uthe jab chhua dil meraa
jo anokha lage tum vo sangeet ho
9
evaz men ishq ke vo maangte hain khun dil ke
ye husn waale anokha lagaan lete hain
1
tumhein to naaz tha ladke ki vo dilbar anokha hai
to phir kyuuñ ro rahe barbaadiyon ka jaam le le kar
1
yaar anokha jaadu hai yaa uski komal baanhon men
murjhaaye chehre khil jaate hain bas ik aalingan se
0
tohfa ek anokha paaya
jeevan bhar ka dhokha paaya
0
sab ladkon men sabse achha ladka
main hooñ ek anokha pyaara ladka
ammi KHush hokar sabse kahti thii
dekho daud raha hai meraa ladka
0
anokha shaKHs tha us se milaaya haath jab maine
laga jaise ki us ki ungliyon men dil dhadakta tha
26
Nuance
In its original sense, 'anokha' conveys a sense of rarity and distinctiveness. Poetry has embraced this word to highlight the beauty found in singularity and the charm of the extraordinary. It evokes images of rare flowers blooming in hidden valleys or the unique glow of a distant star.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'anokha' to describe a beloved's unparalleled beauty or an event's singular impact. It contrasts with the mundane, celebrating the exceptional. The word can also evoke a sense of wonder and admiration.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'anokha' becomes a celebration of the rare and the remarkable. It invites us to see the world through a lens of wonder.