Meaning of
haj
हज • حج
English
pilgrimage; journey to Mecca
Hindi
तीर्थयात्रा; मक्का की यात्रा
Urdu
زیارت; مکہ کا سفر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
to kya aise hi rona aa gaya tha
nahin vo yaad lahjaa aa gaya tha
51
jo khandaani raeis hain vo mizaaj rakhte hain narm apna
tumhaara lahjaa bataa raha hai tumhaari daulat nayi nayi hai
371
raatein kisi yaad men kattee hain aur din daftar kha jaata hai
dil jeene par mael hota hai to maut ka dar kha jaata hai
sach poochho to tahzeeb haafi main aise dost se aaziz hooñ
milta hai to baat nahin karta aur phone pe sar kha jaata hai
307
hazaaron saal nargis apni be-noori pe roti hai
badi mushkil se hota hai chaman men deeda-war paida
207
hazaar ishq karo lekin itnaa dhyaan rahe
ki tum ko pahli mohabbat ki baddua na lage
183
mere hujre men nahin aur kahii par rakh do
aasmaañ laaye ho le aao zameen par rakh do
86
teri KHataa nahin jo tu ghusse men aa gaya
paise ka zom tha tere lahje men aa gaya
sikka uchaalkar ke tere paas kya bacha
teraa guroor to mere kaanse men aa gaya
79
hazaar barq gire laakh aandhiyaan utthen
vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne waale hain
76
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
lahjaa ki jaise subh ki khushboo azaan de
jee chahta hai main tiri awaaz choom luun
53
to kya aise hi rona aa gaya tha
nahin vo yaad lahjaa aa gaya tha
51
jo khandaani raeis hain vo mizaaj rakhte hain narm apna
tumhaara lahjaa bataa raha hai tumhaari daulat nayi nayi hai
371
Nuance
Haj is a sacred journey, a pilgrimage that transcends the physical act of travel to embody a spiritual quest. In poetry, it often symbolizes the soul's journey towards divine truth, a path laden with devotion and introspection.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'Haj' to evoke themes of spiritual awakening and the quest for divine connection. It can represent a personal transformation or a communal experience of faith. The word contrasts with mundane journeys, highlighting the sacred over the profane.
Closing Insight
Haj embodies the profound intersection of faith and journey. It invites reflection on the paths we tread in search of meaning.