Meaning of
dhaj
धज • دھج
English
appearance; style; grandeur
Hindi
दिखावट; शैली; भव्यता
Urdu
دکھاوا; طرز; شان
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
zara sa chook gaya main tujhe samajhne men
wagarana zindagi tiri dhajjiyaan udaata main
0
bahut ghuroor hai dariyaa ko apne hone par
jo meri pyaas se uljhe to dhajjiyaan ud jaayen
50
ab to us soone maathe par korepan ki chadar hai
amma jee ki saari sajdahaj sab zevar the baabuji
kabhi badaa sa haath kharch the kabhi hatheli ki soojan
mere man ka aadha saahas aadha dar the baabuji
41
saanwale tan pe ghazab dhaj hai basanti shaal ki
jee men hai kah baithiye ab jay kanhaiyya laal ki
26
kisi pal ye qismat badal sakti hai
vo saj-dhaj ke ghar se nikal sakti hai
lagana hai dil to sambhal kar zaraa
kisi kii vo armaan kuchal sakti hai
7
bahut saj dhaj ke rahtii ho ki jaise us KHuda ne bas
tumheen pe rakh diya zimma jahaan ke khush nazaaron ka
tumhaari yaad aate hi mere aañsu nikalte hain
vahii rishta hai inka bhi jo hai shab se sitaaron ka
6
ik maheene baad milnaa tha ha
men
vo udhar saj dhaj rahi salwaar men
kaam daftar ka zaraa hota nahin
main idhar uljha raha itwaar. men
4
raat bhar tum to sukoon ki neend men sote rahe
par sukoon ki dhajjiyaan maine udaai raat bhar
2
zyaada saj dhaj ke nahin niklaa karo
main nahin chahta sab dekhen tumhein
1
kabhi kabhi milen agar milen to yuñ gale milenna raakh ho na ho dhuaan nishaan adhjale milen
0
zara sa chook gaya main tujhe samajhne men
wagarana zindagi tiri dhajjiyaan udaata main
0
bahut ghuroor hai dariyaa ko apne hone par
jo meri pyaas se uljhe to dhajjiyaan ud jaayen
50
Nuance
In its original sense, 'dhaj' refers to the outward appearance or style of a person or thing. It carries an air of dignity and grandeur, often associated with the way one presents themselves to the world. In poetry, this word has been expanded to evoke imagery of elegance and the silent power of presence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dhaj' to describe the silent elegance of a character or scene. It can evoke the image of a regal figure standing amidst chaos, or the quiet dignity of nature. The word contrasts with more overt displays of power, focusing instead on subtlety and grace.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'dhaj' embodies the quiet strength of presence. It reminds us that true grandeur often lies in subtlety.