Meaning of
dozakh
दोज़ख़ • دوزخ
English
hell; place of torment
Hindi
नरक; यातना का स्थान
Urdu
جہنم; عذاب کی جگہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hamne jannat inhen dikhaai thii
aur dozakh men pad rahe hain log
ham hain rizwan banii abu-taalib
ham se sadiyon se lad rahe hain log
2
masaail to bahut se hain magar bas ek hi hal hai
sehar se shaam tak sar meraa hai begum ki chappal hai
mere maalik bhala isse burii bhi kya saza hogii
meraa shaadi-shuda hona hi dozakh ki rehersal hai
25
Yahi jannat hai jo hasil ho sukuun e khatir
12
un se dozakh men pooch baitha hooñ
shaikh jee aap aur yahaañ kaise
7
bacchon ko maaloom hai duniya dozakh hai
paida hote hi sab rone lagte hain
6
jaane waale kah paate to kahte aane waalon se
duniya dozakh jaisi hi hai bas men ho to mat aanaa
6
ho gaii yaar ye to dozakh si
zindagi kaash zindagi rahtii
4
bas vahii log jannati honge
aur saare hi dozakhi honge
3
main to bas ik safar ka hi parinda hooñ
safar ke khatm hone tak hi zinda hooñ
mujhe tum KHvaab jannat ke dikhaao mat
main dozakh se nikala ik darinda hooñ
3
tab ja ke kahii zaabit-o-mazboot hue hain
ham saal kaii aatish-e-dozakh men jale hain
3
hamne jannat inhen dikhaai thii
aur dozakh men pad rahe hain log
ham hain rizwan banii abu-taalib
ham se sadiyon se lad rahe hain log
2
masaail to bahut se hain magar bas ek hi hal hai
sehar se shaam tak sar meraa hai begum ki chappal hai
mere maalik bhala isse burii bhi kya saza hogii
meraa shaadi-shuda hona hi dozakh ki rehersal hai
25
Nuance
Dozakh conjures images of a fiery abyss, a place of eternal suffering and punishment. In poetry, it often symbolizes the inner turmoil and anguish of the soul, reflecting the darker aspects of human experience.
Poetic Usage
Poets use dozakh to explore themes of suffering and redemption. It contrasts with paradisiacal imagery, emphasizing the struggle between sin and salvation.
Closing Insight
Dozakh serves as a powerful metaphor for the soul's trials. It reminds us of the eternal dance between light and shadow.