Meaning of
arj
अर्ज • عرض
English
request; plea; submission
Hindi
अनुरोध; प्रार्थना; निवेदन
Urdu
درخواست; التجا; عرض
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chup-chaap apni aag men jalte raho faraaz
duniya to arz-e-haal se be-aabroo kare
32
is nadi ki dhaar men thandi hawa aati to hai
naav jarjar hi sahi lehron se takraati to hai
75
bhoolbhulaiya tha un zulfon men lekin
hamko us
men apni raahen dikhti theen
aapki aankhoñ ko dekha to ilm hua
kyun arjun ko keval aañkhen dikhti theen
63
ghalib na kar huzoor men tu baar baar arz
zaahir hai teraa haal sab un par kahe baghair
55
teri ranjish khulii tarj e bayaan sena thii dil men to kyun nikli zabaan se
45
hamaara ishq ibadat ka agla darja hai
KHuda ne chhod diya to tumhaara naam liya
ghamon se bair tha so hamne khudkushi kar li
shajar ne gir ke parindon se inteqaam liya
40
ik tarz-e-taghaaful hai so vo un ko mubarak
ik arz-e-tamanna hai so ham karte rahenge
39
mujh...ko bas uski KHushiyon se matlab hai
arjun ko bas aankh dikhaai deti hai
35
uthte nahin hain ab to dua ke li.e bhi haath
kis darja na-umeed hain parvardigaar se
33
ik awwal darje ka paak ik maahir hai
man to tujh men ramta hai dil kaafir fir hai
apni socho qatl tumhein karna bhi hai
bande ka to kya hai banda haazir hai
33
chup-chaap apni aag men jalte raho faraaz
duniya to arz-e-haal se be-aabroo kare
32
is nadi ki dhaar men thandi hawa aati to hai
naav jarjar hi sahi lehron se takraati to hai
75
Nuance
Originally, 'arj' conveys a sense of humility and earnestness in making a request. In poetry, it often embodies the vulnerability and sincerity of the speaker, seeking understanding or compassion.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'arj' to express heartfelt pleas, often in the context of love or divine supplication. It captures the essence of longing and the hope for a compassionate response.
Closing Insight
In its poetic form, 'arj' becomes a bridge between the heart's desires and the world's realities, embodying the timeless dance of hope and humility.