Meaning of
kaajal
काज़ल • کاجل
English
kohl; eyeliner; metaphor for beauty
Hindi
काजल; आँखों का श्रृंगार; सुंदरता का प्रतीक
Urdu
کاجل; آنکھوں کا سنگھار; خوبصورتی کی علامت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ladkiyon ke dukh ajab hote hain sukh us se ajeeb
hañs rahi hain aur kaajal bheegta hai saath saath
25
tumne jab se apni palkon par rakha
kaalikh ko sab kaajal kaajal kahte hain
ishq men paagal hi to hona hota hai
paagal hain jo mujh...ko paagal kahte hain
63
jab se usne nam aankhoñ men kaajal pahna haius radha pyaari ne mujh...ko mohan kehna hai
62
kheenchi jo usne aankh men kaajal ki ik lakeer
maine bhi apne seene pe ik haath rakh liya
57
tumhaare andar chhupi hui ik haseen ladki
zaraa se kaajal zaraa si laali se mil gayi hai
49
tumne jab se apni palkon par rakha
kaalikh ko sab kaajal kaajal kahte hain
47
jo tum baitha lo aankhoñ men
main baithoon phir kaajal banke
saadi sa pahno mujh...ko tum
tab lehroon main aanchal banke
38
aankhoñ se aañsu chal nikle
pannon par phir kaajal bikhre
saare ke saare gyaani the
bas ham hi the paagal nikle
38
paas jab tak vo rahe dard thama rehta hai
phailta jaata hai phir aankh ke kaajal ki tarah
34
tumhaara kaam itnaa hai ki bas kaajal laga lena
tumhaari aankh ki khaatir nazaare main banaoonga
26
ladkiyon ke dukh ajab hote hain sukh us se ajeeb
hañs rahi hain aur kaajal bheegta hai saath saath
25
tumne jab se apni palkon par rakha
kaalikh ko sab kaajal kaajal kahte hain
ishq men paagal hi to hona hota hai
paagal hain jo mujh...ko paagal kahte hain
63
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kaajal' refers to the dark cosmetic applied around the eyes, enhancing their allure. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to evoke the depth and mystery of the gaze, often symbolizing the enchanting power of beauty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kaajal' to describe the captivating eyes of a beloved, drawing parallels between the darkness of kohl and the depth of emotion. It can also symbolize the protective charm against the evil eye.
Closing Insight
Kaajal embodies the allure and mystery of beauty, a silent guardian of the soul's windows.