Meaning of
gosh
गोश • گوش
English
ear; attention
Hindi
कान; ध्यान
Urdu
کان; توجہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
faaslon se jo sambhaale hain rakha ik shakhs ko
toot jaata jo mirii aagosh men aata kabhi
3
ye kaise saanihe ab pesh aane lag ga.e hain
tere aagosh men ham chatpataane lag ga.e hain
bahut mumkin hai koi teer hamko aa lagega
ham aise log jo panchhi udaane lag ga.e hain
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bura manaaya tha har aahat har sargoshi ka
socho kitna dhyaan rakha usne khaamoshi ka
tum iska nuksaan bataati achchhii lagti ho
varna ham ko shauq nahin hai cigarette-noshi ka
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agarche gosha-guzi hooñ main shaairon men meer
paa mere shor ne roo e zameen tamaam kiya
27
nahin is khulii fazaa men koii gosha-e-faraaghat
ye jahaan ajab jahaan hai na qafs na aashiyana
5
mujh...ko ye nazar aaya ke vo ek bala hai
kuchh khwaab hai kuchh asl hai kuchh tarj ae ada hai
vo ghair ki aagosh men rahne laga shaadan
us..ko nahin maaloom ke dil meraa jala hai
4
teri nazaron se milti hain khaamoshiyaan
dil men kyuuñ rakhta hai itni sargoshiyaan
4
rakkhi hui hai goshe men dil ke sambhaal kar
tasveer tu ne saath jo khinchvaai thii mere
4
yuñ hai asar teri ye hum-aagoshi ka
ghutta hai dam sa pur-faza men ab mira
3
neend to dard ke bistar pe bhi aa sakti hai
unki aagosh men sar ho ye zaroori to nahin
3
faaslon se jo sambhaale hain rakha ik shakhs ko
toot jaata jo mirii aagosh men aata kabhi
3
ye kaise saanihe ab pesh aane lag ga.e hain
tere aagosh men ham chatpataane lag ga.e hain
bahut mumkin hai koi teer hamko aa lagega
ham aise log jo panchhi udaane lag ga.e hain
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Nuance
Gosh, in its literal sense, refers to the ear, a symbol of listening and attention. In poetry, it often signifies the act of truly hearing and understanding, a deeper engagement with the world and its subtleties.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'gosh' to emphasize the importance of listening. It contrasts with ignorance and indifference, highlighting the beauty of attentive engagement. The term often evokes a sense of intimacy and connection.
Closing Insight
Gosh invites us to listen deeply and connect with the world around us. It is a reminder of the power of attentive presence.