Meaning of
dikhaavat
दिखावट • دکھاوت
English
appearance; show; display
Hindi
दिखावा; प्रदर्शन; दिखावट
Urdu
ظاہر; دکھاوا; نمائش
Origin
Hindi
Ash'aar
matlabi maanav dikhaavat ka kare parmaarth jag men
chhal kapatt man men bhara hai dekhta nij svaarth jag men
kar raha hai aacharan ka aaklan shri raam se par
ho nahin saka kisi ka raam sa purushaarth jag men
0
nazaakat se nazaakat ko haraa sakte nahin hain
dikhaavat bhi dikhaave se dikhaani chahiye thii
1
matlabi maanav dikhaavat ka kare parmaarth jag men
chhal kapatt man men bhara hai dekhta nij svaarth jag men
kar raha hai aacharan ka aaklan shri raam se par
ho nahin saka kisi ka raam sa purushaarth jag men
0
nazaakat se nazaakat ko haraa sakte nahin hain
dikhaavat bhi dikhaave se dikhaani chahiye thii
1
Nuance
In its original sense, 'dikhaavat' refers to the outward appearance or the act of showing something. In poetry, it often delves into the contrast between what is shown and what is hidden, exploring themes of deception and superficiality.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'dikhaavat' to contrast inner truth with outer façade. It evokes the tension between reality and illusion, often questioning the sincerity of appearances.
Closing Insight
Dikhaavat invites reflection on the masks we wear and the truths we hide. It is a mirror to the soul's hidden depths.