Meaning of
kaleza
कलेज़ा • کلیجہ
English
liver; heart; courage
Hindi
जिगर; दिल; साहस
Urdu
جگر; دل; حوصلہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
baagon se peele phoolon ki rangat churaayegi
phir apne surkh honton pe titli bithaayegi
ghusse men dekh kar use mehsoos ye hua
hindā ke jaise meraa kaleja chabaayegi
2
jis tarah hañs raha hooñ main pee pee ke garm ashk
yuñ doosra hañse to kaleja nikal pade
38
itnaa to zindagi men kisi ke khalal pade
hañsne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade
jis tarah hañs raha hooñ main pee pee ke garm ashk
yuñ doosra hañse to kaleja nikal pade
34
'aashiq ka khat hai padhna zaraa dekh-bhaal ke
kaaghaz pe rakh diya hai kaleja nikaal ke
32
kaleja rah gaya us vaqt phat kar
kaha jab alvida us ne palat kar
22
yuñ hañskar ke kaleja maangna achha nahin lekin
mere andar sitamgar hai to khulkar kyuuñ nahin aata
19
tumhein jaata hua ham dekh lenge
kaleja hai magar itnaa nahin hai
7
vo jab jab bhi labe naazuk se meraa naam lete hain
to pahle badh ke ham apna kaleja thaam lete hain
3
hai kitnii khoobsurat vo karoon kaise bayaañ main
use jo dekh le dil se nikal aa.e kaleja
hatheli par likha karte nahin vo naam jaazib
mitaane pe jise dil se nikal aa.e kaleja
2
bichhad ke tujhse cigarette pee raha hooñ
teri sautan kaleja kha rahi hai
2
baagon se peele phoolon ki rangat churaayegi
phir apne surkh honton pe titli bithaayegi
ghusse men dekh kar use mehsoos ye hua
hindā ke jaise meraa kaleja chabaayegi
2
jis tarah hañs raha hooñ main pee pee ke garm ashk
yuñ doosra hañse to kaleja nikal pade
38
Nuance
In its literal sense, 'kaleza' refers to the liver, a vital organ. However, in poetic expressions, it often symbolizes the heart, the seat of emotions and courage. The word evokes a sense of inner strength and resilience, capturing the essence of human fortitude.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kaleza' to convey themes of bravery and emotional depth. It is invoked in moments of intense feeling or when describing a character's inner resolve.
Closing Insight
Kaleza embodies the quiet strength within, a testament to the heart's unyielding spirit.