Meaning of
baisaakh
बैसाख • بیساکھ
English
Baisakh; the first month of the Hindu calendar; symbol of new beginnings; harvest season
Hindi
बैसाख; हिंदू कैलेंडर का पहला महीना; नई शुरुआत का प्रतीक; फसल का मौसम
Urdu
بیساکھ; ہندو کیلنڈر کا پہلا مہینہ; نئی شروعات کی علامت; فصل کا موسم
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ham uske saath chalna chahte the
pasand us..ko magar baisaakhiyaan theen
0
shah-savaaron ne raushni maangi
main ne baisaakhiyaan jala daaliin
38
she'r kehne alaava mere haath
ek boodhe kii baisakhi bhi hai
3
KHuda ka shukr pareshaaniyaan miliin hamko
wagarana bacche hi rahte bade na ho paate
agar naa todta baisaakhiyaan hamaari samay
ham apne pairo'n pe shaayad khade naa ho paate
1
phool shaadaab aajkal khilte
chait baisaakh men kanwal khilte
1
ham uske saath chalna chahte the
pasand us..ko magar baisaakhiyaan theen
0
shah-savaaron ne raushni maangi
main ne baisaakhiyaan jala daaliin
38
Nuance
Baisakh carries the warmth of the sun and the promise of new life. It marks the time when the earth awakens from the slumber of winter, and fields are ripe with the potential of harvest. In poetry, it often symbolizes hope and renewal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use Baisakh to evoke the imagery of blossoming fields and the scent of fresh earth. It contrasts with the barrenness of winter, highlighting themes of growth and transformation.
Closing Insight
Baisakh is a gentle reminder of life's cyclical nature and the ever-present potential for renewal.