Meaning of
jhatak
झटक • جھٹک
English
jerk; flick; sudden movement
Hindi
झटका; फड़फड़ाहट; अचानक हरकत
Urdu
جھٹکا; پھڑپھڑاہٹ; اچانک حرکت
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
ek jhatke men haraa deta hai vo
daantne par muskura deta hai vo
tum akelaa hi nahin jo mit ga.e
roz likhta hai mita deta hai vo
4
jo teri baanhon men hansati rahi hai kheli hai
vo ladki raaz nahin hai koi paheli hai
haan meraa haath pakad kar jhatak diya usne
sahaara de ke bataaya ki tu akeli hai
59
bataa raha hai jhatkna teri kalaaee ka
zaraa bhi ranj nahin hai tujhe judaai ka
main zindagi ko khule dil se kharch karta tha
hisaab dena pada mujh...ko paai-paai ka
50
poocha jo un se chaand nikalta hai kis tarah
zulfon ko rukh pe daal ke jhatka diya ki yuñ
45
tum kali par nikhaar aane do
dekhna daal KHud jhatak degi
37
latkan jhatkan odh matkate ek pari ka dik jaana
plane guzarne par bachpan ke khush hone sa lagta hai
bin
dii lipstick choo
dii kangan aur kinaara saari ka
laal color par kabza ay hay kitna achha lagta hai
34
daaman jhatak ke vaadi-e-gham se guzar gaya
uth uth ke dekhti rahi gard-e-safar mujhe
23
kis ne bheege hue baalon se ye jhatka paani
jhoom ke aayi ghatta toot ke barsa paani
17
boli meraa haath jhatak kar
meraa qissa theek nahin hai
saari baatein theek hain lekin
itnaa ghussa theek nahin hai
9
aur bhi duniya men manzar khoobsurat hain magar
teri zulfon jhatkne se suhaana kuchh nahin
7
ek jhatke men haraa deta hai vo
daantne par muskura deta hai vo
tum akelaa hi nahin jo mit ga.e
roz likhta hai mita deta hai vo
4
jo teri baanhon men hansati rahi hai kheli hai
vo ladki raaz nahin hai koi paheli hai
haan meraa haath pakad kar jhatak diya usne
sahaara de ke bataaya ki tu akeli hai
59
Nuance
The word 'jhatak' conveys a sudden, often unexpected movement that disrupts the flow of time or thought. In poetry, it can symbolize a moment of realization, a sudden change in emotion, or the abrupt end of a dream.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'jhatak' to depict the shock of an unexpected event, the swift turn of fate, or the fleeting nature of happiness. It can also highlight the tension between stability and chaos.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'jhatak' serves as a reminder of life's unpredictable twists.