Meaning of
fauj
फ़ौज • فوج
English
army; military; force
Hindi
सेना; सैन्य; बल
Urdu
فوج; عسکری; قوت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
surkh aankhoñ se use juda hote dekha hai
maine us fauji ko vida hote dekha hai
1
akbar dabey nahin kisi sultaan ki fauj se
lekin shaheed ho ga.e biwi ki nauj se
33
shaam ko ghar laut ke sab kii tarah jaata nahin hai
yaar fauji hai diwali par bhi ghar aata nahin hai
29
maatra pachpan-saath hi ghar hain hamaare gaav men
haan magar unche kaii sar hain hamaare gaav men
khetihar un
men ziyaada aur apni fauj ke
nau sipaahi paanch afsar hain hamaare gaav men
10
bas nabi ke shaan ki khaatir humeen
chal diye tanhaa fakat maidaan men
dushmanon ki fauj jab ho saamneus ghadi ho taazgi eimaan men
4
aap sab ghoom phir saken sukh se
isliye fauji ghar nahin jaate
3
main hunar-mand ki fauj se aa gaya baahar
main aql-mand hota magar aa gaya baahar
2
zaalim se darne waalon zara yaad to karo
thii sainkdo ki fauj bahattar ke saamne
2
surkh aankhoñ se use juda hote dekha hai
maine us fauji ko vida hote dekha hai
1
akbar dabey nahin kisi sultaan ki fauj se
lekin shaheed ho ga.e biwi ki nauj se
33
Nuance
In its original sense, 'fauj' refers to a structured body of armed forces, a symbol of power and protection. In poetry, it often evokes images of discipline, strength, and sometimes the futility of war.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'fauj' to depict the grandeur and might of armies. It can symbolize both protection and oppression. The word often contrasts with themes of peace and love.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'fauj' stands as a testament to human strength and the paradox of power.