Meaning of
hajw
हज्व • ہجو
English
satire; lampoon
Hindi
व्यंग्य; तंज़
Urdu
طنز; ہجو
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
baadlon ka hujoom daudega
ret ka ghar kabhi banaao to
4
isee se jaan gaya main ki bakht dhalne lage
main thak ke chaanv men baitha to ped chalne lage
main de raha tha sahaare to ik hujoom men tha
jo gir pada to sabhi raasta badlne lage
73
hum-safar chahiye hujoom nahin
ik musaafir bhi qaafila hai mujhe
44
kisi se zehan jo milta to guftugoo karte
hujoom-e-shahr men tanhaa the ham bhatk rahe the
30
main apne chaaron taraf hooñ aur is tarah ka hujoom
ajeeb kism ki tanhaaii saath laata hai
23
hai aaj ye gilaa ki akela hai shehryaar
tarsoge kal hujoom men tanhaaii ke li.e
23
is qadar tha khatmalon ka chaarpaai men hujoom
vasl ka dil se mire armaan ruksat ho gaya
21
hasraton ka ho gaya hai is qadar dil men hujoom
saans rastaa dhoondhti hai aane jaane ke li.e
19
do taraf tha hujoom sadiyon ka
ek lamha sa darmiyaañ main tha
17
is matlabi jahaan men apna nahin mila
gham to mile gamon ka madaawa nahin mila
logon ka ik hujoom tha matlab ke vaaste
chahe jo dil se ek bhi aisa nahin mila
6
baadlon ka hujoom daudega
ret ka ghar kabhi banaao to
4
isee se jaan gaya main ki bakht dhalne lage
main thak ke chaanv men baitha to ped chalne lage
main de raha tha sahaare to ik hujoom men tha
jo gir pada to sabhi raasta badlne lage
73
Nuance
Hajw carries the sharp edge of critique, often wrapped in humor. In its original sense, it was a tool to expose flaws and follies, a mirror held up to society's face. Poetry embraced hajw, adding layers of wit and irony, making it a dance of words that both entertains and enlightens.
Poetic Usage
Poets wield hajw to critique societal norms. It is often used to highlight hypocrisy, to mock pretensions, and to challenge authority. The word dances between humor and seriousness, making it a powerful tool in the poet's arsenal.
Closing Insight
Hajw is a dance of sharp words, a mirror reflecting society's truths. It remains a timeless tool for poets to wield.