Meaning of
dhanak
धनक • دھنک
English
rainbow
Hindi
इंद्रधनुष
Urdu
قوس قزح
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
dhoop dhanak mahtaab ghataaein taare nag
men bijli gul
sab ke sab jal jaa.e gar saaya ishq ka pad jaa.e to
1
ro ro ke kah rahi hai dhanak dhin dhanak dhanak
ik saaz tere lams se jo aashna nahin
5
aisi uske saath yaari ho gaii hai
ik dhanak si dil pe taari ho gaii hai
2
dhanak ke rangon se us..ko ragbat si ho gayi hai
so us..ko tohfe men nelpolish diya karenge
2
dhoop dhanak mahtaab ghataaein taare nag
men bijli gul
sab ke sab jal jaa.e gar saaya ishq ka pad jaa.e to
1
ro ro ke kah rahi hai dhanak dhin dhanak dhanak
ik saaz tere lams se jo aashna nahin
5
Nuance
Dhanak is a symbol of hope and beauty, a fleeting arc of colors that graces the sky after rain. In poetry, it embodies the transient nature of joy and the promise of renewal.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dhanak' to explore themes of ephemeral beauty and fleeting moments. It can symbolize the bridge between sorrow and joy, the calm after the storm. The word contrasts with 'andhera', highlighting the interplay of light and darkness.
Closing Insight
Dhanak reminds us of the beauty in transience, where each color is a moment, and each moment is a memory.