Meaning of
janaaza
जनाज़ा • جنازہ
English
funeral procession; bier; coffin
Hindi
अंतिम यात्रा; अर्थी; ताबूत
Urdu
جنازہ; تابوت; میت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bewajah ye zindagi aisa tamasha kar rahi hai
ham na jee sakte na ye kaafir janaaza kar rahi hai
2
kisi se chhoti si ek ummeed baandh leejie
mohabbaton ka agar janaaza nikaalna hai
71
kursi hai tumhaara ye janaaza to nahin hai
kuchh kar nahin sakte to utar kyuuñ nahin jaate
55
tere dar se jab uth ke jaana padega
KHud apna janaaza uthaana padega
35
meraa janaaza roz uthata hai ki ab
shamshaan men do naukri koi mujhe
8
main ab mar chuka hooñ mubarak ho sabko
zanaaja meraa ab uthao to koi
5
koii to mire makaan men sar-e-tanha ka ho saa
thii
koii ye KHabar uda de ki janaaza uth raha hai
4
khwahishon ka janaaza utha rakha hai
teraa gham ab bhi dil se laga rakha hai
KHud se bhi KHud ko thukraaya hai pyaar men
KHud ko bhi KHud ka dushman banaa rakha hai
3
farq itnaa sa pada hai aapke jaane se mujh...ko
har janaaza jo dikhe vo sochkar lagta hai apna
3
phir se armaan koi qatl hua hai meraa
ashk aa.e hain mere ghusl-e-janaaza karne
2
bewajah ye zindagi aisa tamasha kar rahi hai
ham na jee sakte na ye kaafir janaaza kar rahi hai
2
kisi se chhoti si ek ummeed baandh leejie
mohabbaton ka agar janaaza nikaalna hai
71
Nuance
The word 'janaaza' evokes the somber and solemn atmosphere of a funeral procession. In poetry, it often symbolizes the finality of life, the quiet dignity of departure, and the collective mourning of a community. The imagery is heavy with the weight of loss and the inevitability of death.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'janaaza' to explore themes of mortality and the transient nature of life. It can evoke the silent procession of time, the inevitable journey we all must take, and the shared human experience of grief.
Closing Insight
In its quiet dignity, 'janaaza' reminds us of the shared journey of life and death. It is a poignant symbol of our collective humanity.