Meaning of
istejaab
इस्तेजाब • استجاب
English
response; acceptance
Hindi
प्रतिक्रिया; स्वीकार
Urdu
جواب; قبولیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham bhi bade toofaan se guzare hain dil thaa
men hue
ham ko bhi istejaab hai KHud ko salaamat dekhna
0
padhte hain jo ye log adaakaarion ke saath
kya harf-e-istizaabi ke jaise rahe hain ham
3
ham bhi bade toofaan se guzare hain dil thaa
men hue
ham ko bhi istejaab hai KHud ko salaamat dekhna
0
padhte hain jo ye log adaakaarion ke saath
kya harf-e-istizaabi ke jaise rahe hain ham
3
Nuance
The word 'istejaab' carries the weight of a call being answered, a plea being heard. In poetry, it often reflects the deep yearning for a response from the beloved or the divine, capturing the essence of longing and fulfillment.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'istejaab' to express the soul's cry for acknowledgment. It can signify the moment of divine grace or the beloved's attention. Often contrasted with silence or indifference.
Closing Insight
In the quiet spaces between words, 'istejaab' resonates with the hope of being heard.