Meaning of
baaz
बाज़ • باز
English
hawk; falcon; desist
Hindi
बाज़; रुकना
Urdu
باز; رکنا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mire ghar kyun le aate ho gali bazaar ki baatein
chidhaati hain mujhe jhoothe bike akhbaar ki baatein
mukarta hai hamesha tu ki.e vaade nibhaane se
tere vaade tiri qasmen hui sarkaar ki baatein
54
bansi sab sur tyaage hai ek hi sur men baaje hai
haal na poochho mohan ka sab kuchh radhe radhe hai
326
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
tilism-e-yaar ye pahluu nikaal leta hai
ki pattharon se bhi khushboo nikaal leta hai
hai be-lihaaz kuchh aisa ki aankh lagte hi
vo sar ke neeche se baazu nikaal leta hai
77
gar baazi ishq ki baazi hai jo chaaho laga do dar kaisa
gar jeet ga.e to kya kehna haare bhi to baazi maat nahin
65
sukhun ka josh kam hota nahin hai
wagarana kya sitam hota nahin hai
bhale tum kaat do baazu hamaare
qalam ka sar qalam hota nahin hai
65
kya hua jo mujhe ham-umr mohabbat na mili
meri KHvaahish bhi yahii thii ki badi aag lage
62
neend us ki hai dimaagh us ka hai raatein us ki hain
teri zulfen jis ke baazu par pareshaan ho gaiin
61
ham kuchh aise tere deedaar men kho jaate hain
jaise bacche bhare bazaar men kho jaate hain
59
ham bhi kya zindagi guzaar ga.e
dil ki baazi laga ke haar ga.e
54
mire ghar kyun le aate ho gali bazaar ki baatein
chidhaati hain mujhe jhoothe bike akhbaar ki baatein
mukarta hai hamesha tu ki.e vaade nibhaane se
tere vaade tiri qasmen hui sarkaar ki baatein
54
bansi sab sur tyaage hai ek hi sur men baaje hai
haal na poochho mohan ka sab kuchh radhe radhe hai
326
Nuance
Baaz, in its literal sense, refers to the majestic bird of prey, symbolizing freedom and power. In poetry, it often signifies a moment of pause or reflection, a turning point where one must reconsider their path.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'baaz' to evoke imagery of strength and introspection. It can represent the duality of action and restraint, or the balance between ambition and contentment.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'baaz' invites us to soar high yet remain grounded in reflection.