Meaning of
dwij
द्विज • دوج
English
twice-born; a Brahmin
Hindi
द्विज; ब्राह्मण
Urdu
دوج; برہمن
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
itni nafrat ik dooje se karte hain
ham dono men yaar mohabbat honi thii
11
chehra dhundla sa tha aur sunhare jhumke the
baadal ne kaanon men chaand ke tukde pahne the
ik dooje ko khone se ham itnaa darte the
ghussa bhi hote to baatein karte rahte the
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dard muhabbat tanhaaii hai ladkon men
kisne afwaah failaai hai ladkon men
ik dooje se kate kate se rahte hain
kya koi ladki aayi hai ladko men
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zaraa sii der ko sakte men aa ga.e the ham
ki ek dooje ke raste men aa ga.e the ham
jo apna hissa bhi auron men baant deta hai
ek aise shaKHs ke hisse men aa ga.e the ham
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ham tohfe men ghadiyaan to de dete hain
ek dooje ko waqt nahin de paate hain
aañkhen black and white hain to phir in
men
rang birange khwaab kahaan se aate hain
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doojoon ka dukh samajhne ko be had zaroori hai
thodii sahi pa dil men aziyat banii rahe
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makaan to hai nahin jo kheench den deewaar is dil men
koi dooja nahin rah paayega ab yaar is dil men
jahaan bhar men lutate phir rahe hai kam nahin hota
tumhaare vaaste itnaa rakha tha pyaar is dil men
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dil ki deewaar par siva us ke
rang dooja koi chadha hi nahin
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dooja ishq kiya to ye maaloom hua
pahle waale men bhi ghalti meri thii
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baap ke kaandhe pe hai bete ki mayyat
ek mayyat dho rahi dooje ki mayyat
16
itni nafrat ik dooje se karte hain
ham dono men yaar mohabbat honi thii
11
chehra dhundla sa tha aur sunhare jhumke the
baadal ne kaanon men chaand ke tukde pahne the
ik dooje ko khone se ham itnaa darte the
ghussa bhi hote to baatein karte rahte the
83
Nuance
Originally, 'dwij' refers to the concept of being born twice, symbolizing spiritual rebirth and enlightenment. In poetry, it often represents purity, wisdom, and the quest for higher knowledge.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'dwij' to evoke themes of spiritual awakening and the journey towards enlightenment. It contrasts with ignorance and materialism, highlighting the soul's elevation.
Closing Insight
In 'dwij', poets find the essence of rebirth and the eternal quest for truth.