Meaning of
haukaa
हौका • ہوکا
English
silence; stillness
Hindi
मौन; स्थिरता
Urdu
خاموشی; سکون
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
tere baad bhi aayein aur gaiin kitnii hi haseenaayein jaan
maine lekin hijr ke gham ka vo bhaukaal banaaye rakkha
tere laut aane ka is dil ko arson tak vaham raha dost
so barson maine bhi apni daadhi baal banaaye rakkha
0
bikre-bikre hain hamaare sab sapne
sar-sar karte hain bahut chaukaate hain
2
tere baad bhi aayein aur gaiin kitnii hi haseenaayein jaan
maine lekin hijr ke gham ka vo bhaukaal banaaye rakkha
tere laut aane ka is dil ko arson tak vaham raha dost
so barson maine bhi apni daadhi baal banaaye rakkha
0
bikre-bikre hain hamaare sab sapne
sar-sar karte hain bahut chaukaate hain
2
Nuance
In its original sense, 'haukaa' evokes a profound silence that envelops everything, creating a space where time seems to pause. In poetry, this silence is not merely the absence of sound but a canvas for introspection and the unspoken emotions that linger in the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'haukaa' to convey the profound silence after a storm of emotions. It is the quietude that follows a tumultuous event, the stillness that allows for reflection. It contrasts with the chaos of life, offering a moment of peace and clarity.
Closing Insight
In the quiet embrace of 'haukaa', one finds a sanctuary for the soul. It is a reminder that silence, too, has its own eloquence.