Meaning of
kaam-kaaj
काम-काज • کام کاج
English
work; occupation
Hindi
काम; व्यवसाय
Urdu
کام; پیشہ
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
badi jawaabdehi ka hi kaam hai ye likhna bhi
hai etibaar hamko apne nek kaam kaaj par
1
har dukh ka hai ilaaj use dekhte raho
sabkuchh bhula ke aaj use dekhte raho
dekha use to dil ne ye be-saakhta kaha
chhodo ye kaam kaaj use dekhte raho
55
kaam-kaaji log to din men kaam karte hain
pee ke ham sharaab din ko hi shaam karte hain
5
hamaare bhi bade kaam kaaj hote
gar tum aaj mere saath hote
saara shahar kar leta sarooha
gar ishq ke bhi ilaaj hote
4
dil khush-gawaar bhi hai tira be-qaraar bhi
kuchh kuchh to lag raha hai ha
men ustuvaar bhi
hardam unhin ke rahte ho ghar men ghuse hue
u
uupar se ban rahe ho bade naak-daar bhi
karta hooñ do shikaar main to ek teer se
fan geetkaar bhi hai mira husn-kaar bhi
tumne nahin kaha tha jahaan chhod de abhii
u
uupar se kar rahe ho mira intizaar bhi
tum log kah rahe ho bhala aadmi use
mujh...ko nazar se lag raha hai aib-daar bhi
mujh par hi meri jaan ka ilzaam dhar diya
u
uupar se bolte ho mujhe gham-gusaar bhi
hardam namak lagana ghareebon ke zaKHm par
ye teraa kaam-kaaj hai aur rozgaar bhi
3
badi jawaabdehi ka hi kaam hai ye likhna bhi
hai etibaar hamko apne nek kaam kaaj par
1
har dukh ka hai ilaaj use dekhte raho
sabkuchh bhula ke aaj use dekhte raho
dekha use to dil ne ye be-saakhta kaha
chhodo ye kaam kaaj use dekhte raho
55
Nuance
The word 'kaam-kaaj' reflects the daily grind and the responsibilities that come with one's occupation. It embodies the routine and sometimes the monotony of work life. In poetry, it can symbolize the struggle between personal desires and professional duties.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kaam-kaaj' to highlight the tension between the mundane and the extraordinary. It can be a metaphor for the sacrifices made in pursuit of livelihood, contrasting with dreams and aspirations.
Closing Insight
In 'kaam-kaaj', one finds the delicate balance between duty and desire, a dance of life's necessities.