Meaning of
dozkh
दोज़ख • دوزخ
English
hell; torment
Hindi
नरक; यातना
Urdu
جہنم; عذاب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
rooh ne jo aziyyat jheli hai is zindagi faani men
farq padta nahin dozakh men bhi ab fenk de gar tu
1
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
bas vahii log jannati honge
aur saare hi dozakhi honge
3
tab ja ke kahii zaabit-o-mazboot hue hain
ham saal kaii aatish-e-dozakh men jale hain
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
use jannat kahaan se raas aaye
jise dozakh ki aadat lag chuki hai
2
kise jannat milegi ya kise dozakh milega
ise bhi tay zameen par rahne waale kar rahe hain
2
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
rooh ne jo aziyyat jheli hai is zindagi faani men
farq padta nahin dozakh men bhi ab fenk de gar tu
1
un se dozakh men pooch baitha hooñ
shaikh jee aap aur yahaañ kaise
7
Nuance
In its original sense, 'dozkh' evokes the imagery of a fiery abyss, a place of eternal suffering and punishment. In poetry, it often symbolizes the inner torments and struggles of the soul, a metaphor for emotional and spiritual anguish.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dozkh' to describe the depths of despair. It contrasts with heavenly imagery, highlighting the duality of human experience. It can also evoke the idea of a personal hell, unique to each individual's suffering.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'dozkh' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's darkest corners. It invites introspection and empathy for the unseen battles within.