Meaning of
aqsh
अक़्श • عکس
English
reflection; image
Hindi
प्रतिबिंब; छवि
Urdu
عکس; تصویر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dost ne dil ko tod ke naqsh-e-wafa mita diya
samjhe the ham jise khaleel kaaba usii ne dhaa diya
17
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
naqsha utha ke koi naya shahar dhoondhiye
is shahar men to sab se mulaqaat ho gaii
63
waqt deta tha vo milne ka tabhi rakkhi thii
dost ik daur tha maine bhi ghadi rakkhi thii
raasta khatm makaanon ke tajaavuz se hua
maine jab naqsha banaya tha gali rakkhi thii
43
raat bhar un ka tasavvur dil ko tadpaata raha
ek naqsha saamne aata raha jaata raha
34
munh lagaate hi hont par tere
pad gaya naqsh laal bose ka
30
pahle dil se naqsh mitaaye jaate hain
mez se phir tasveer hata dii jaati hai
30
ishq ka e'jaz sajdon men nihaan rakhta hooñ main
naqsh-e-paa hoti hai peshaani jahaan rakhta hooñ main
26
phoolon ki sej par zaraa aaraam kya kiyaus gul-badan pe naqsh uth aa.e gulaab ke
25
deewar-o-dar pe krishna ki leela ke naqsh hai
mandir hai ye to krishna ke darbaar ki tarah
24
dost ne dil ko tod ke naqsh-e-wafa mita diya
samjhe the ham jise khaleel kaaba usii ne dhaa diya
17
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
Nuance
The word 'aqsh' suggests a mirrored image, a reflection that is both literal and metaphorical. In poetry, it often symbolizes the duality of existence, the seen and unseen, the real and the imagined.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aqsh' to explore themes of identity and perception. It is a word that delves into the nature of reality, questioning what is true and what is merely a shadow.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'aqsh' invites us to ponder the mysteries of self and the world. It is a dance of light and shadow, a quest for understanding.