Meaning of
bakhsh
बख़्श • بخش
English
grant; forgive
Hindi
प्रदान करना; क्षमा करना
Urdu
عطا کرنا; معاف کرنا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
zameen ko tar-b-tar karne kisi din aayega baadalna jaane kin ghareebon ke gharo ko khayega baadal
sitaare noch laaunga kisi din zid pe aaya to
abhii gardish men hooñ yaaron bahut itaraayega baadal
ye saari machliyaan jab baddua dene lagengi tab
samundar pyaas se tadpega aur mar jaayega baadal
kahii par kam kahii zyaada ye kaisa faisla teraa
sambhal ja vaqt hai varna bahut pachhtaayega baadal
munaafiq hai ye raaton ka kisi ko bhi nahin bakhsha
jawaani zulf aañkhen aur kya-kya khayega baadal
humeen hain jo tujhe sar pe chadaakar firte rahte hain
kushaada zarf kar len ham to kya tik paayega baadal
7
KHuda ne yah sift duniya ki har aurat ko bakshi hai
ki vo paagal bhi ho jaa.e to bete yaad rahte hain
71
choo lene do naazuk hothon ko kuchh aur nahin hain jaam hain ye
qudrat ne jo hamko bakhsha hai vo sabse haseen inaam hain ye
63
zindagi cheen le bakshi hui daulat apni
tu ne KHvaabon ke siva mujh ko diya bhi kya hai
47
bakshi hain ham ko ishq ne vo juraten majaaz
darte nahin siyaasat-e-ahl-e-jahaan se ham
32
mujhe bhi bakhsh de lehje ki khushbayaani sab
tere asar men hain alfaaz sab m'aani sab
mere badan ko khilaati hai phool ki maanind
ki us nigaah men hai dhoop chaanv paani sab
31
ye bhi e'jaz mujhe ishq ne bakhsha tha kabhius ki awaaz se main deep jala saka tha
26
tere haseen tasavvur ko saamne laakar
shab-e-firaq ko bakshi hai chaandni maine
15
usse bichhde ik zamaana ho gaya
zaKHm is dil ka puraana ho gaya
uski yaadon se kaho ab bakhs den
behad is dil ko sataana ho gaya
13
ab KHuda nematein ha
men bakshe
chaand jaisi hamaari begam ho
8
zameen ko tar-b-tar karne kisi din aayega baadalna jaane kin ghareebon ke gharo ko khayega baadal
sitaare noch laaunga kisi din zid pe aaya to
abhii gardish men hooñ yaaron bahut itaraayega baadal
ye saari machliyaan jab baddua dene lagengi tab
samundar pyaas se tadpega aur mar jaayega baadal
kahii par kam kahii zyaada ye kaisa faisla teraa
sambhal ja vaqt hai varna bahut pachhtaayega baadal
munaafiq hai ye raaton ka kisi ko bhi nahin bakhsha
jawaani zulf aañkhen aur kya-kya khayega baadal
humeen hain jo tujhe sar pe chadaakar firte rahte hain
kushaada zarf kar len ham to kya tik paayega baadal
7
KHuda ne yah sift duniya ki har aurat ko bakshi hai
ki vo paagal bhi ho jaa.e to bete yaad rahte hain
71
Nuance
The word 'bakhsh' carries a sense of generosity and forgiveness. It implies an act of giving, whether it be material or emotional, and often suggests a magnanimous spirit. In poetry, it can evoke themes of mercy, compassion, and the noble act of letting go.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'bakhsh' to explore themes of forgiveness and redemption. It can be a plea for mercy or an acknowledgment of a generous act. The word often contrasts with themes of vengeance or bitterness.
Closing Insight
In the act of 'bakhsh', there lies a profound grace that transcends the ordinary bounds of human interaction.