Meaning of
ghaza
ग़ज़ा • غزا
English
food; sustenance; nourishment
Hindi
भोजन; आहार; पोषण
Urdu
غذا; خوراک; پرورش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main to ghazal suna ke akela khada raha
sab apne apne chaahne waalon men kho ga.e
52
itni milti hai mirii ghazalon se soorat teri
log tujh ko mira mahboob samjhte honge
114
mirii ghazal ki tarah us ki bhi hukoomat hai
tamaam mulk men vo sab se khoobsurat hai
bahut dinon se mire saath thii magar kal shaam
mujhe pata chala vo kitnii khoobsurat hai
80
lipt jaata hooñ maa se aur mausi muskuraati hai
main urdu men ghazal kahtaa hooñ hin
dii muskuraati hai
69
ham ik hi lau men jalate rahe ghazal apni
nayi hawa se bachaate rahe ghazal apni
darasl us..ko faqat chaai khatm karne thii
ham uske cup ko sunaate rahe ghazal apni
68
har she'r har ghazal pe hai aisi chaap teri
tasveer ban rahi hai ik apne aap teri
tere li.e kisi ko itnaa deewaana dekha
lagne lagii hai mujh ko chaahat bhi paap teri
61
log hamse seekhte hain gham chhupaane ka hunar
aao tumko bhi sikha den muskuraane ka hunar
kya ghazab hai tajarbe ki bhent tum hi chadh ga.e
tum se hi seekha tha hamne dil dukhaane ka hunar
60
ghazal ki naav men baithe hue ham
tere gham se kinaara kar rahe hai
59
zikr tumhaara bahut zaroori in ghazalon men jaaneman
chaai bina adrak ko dale achchhii thodii banti hai
59
usne meraa maatha chooma aur waapas jaane ko thii
maine bola she'r nahin tu mujh...ko poori ghazal suna
55
main to ghazal suna ke akela khada raha
sab apne apne chaahne waalon men kho ga.e
52
itni milti hai mirii ghazalon se soorat teri
log tujh ko mira mahboob samjhte honge
114
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ghaza' refers to the essential sustenance that nourishes the body. In poetry, it transcends the physical realm, symbolizing spiritual nourishment and the sustenance of the soul. The word evokes imagery of abundance and the nurturing aspects of life, often contrasted with hunger or deprivation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ghaza' to explore themes of spiritual fulfillment and the quest for inner peace. It can represent the sustenance found in love, art, or divine connection. The word may also be used to highlight contrasts between material wealth and spiritual richness.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ghaza' becomes a metaphor for the nourishment of the soul, inviting reflection on what truly sustains us.