Meaning of
kanval
कॅंवल • کنول
English
lotus; water lily; symbol of purity
Hindi
कमल; जल लिली; पवित्रता का प्रतीक
Urdu
کنول; آبی کنول; پاکیزگی کی علامت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ek sunhara sapna dekha vo bhi pal men toot gaya
yuñ lagta hai bhanware ka dam ek kanwal men toot gaya
0
mujh ko KHvaahish hai usii shaan ki diwali ki
lakshmi desh men ulfat ki shab-o-roz rahe
desh ko pyaar se mehnat se sanwaare mil kar
ahl-e-bharat ke dilon men ye kanwal soz rahe
22
tum jo hansati ho to mastaana kanwal lagti ho
meer ka she'r ho ghalib kii ghazal lagti ho
sang-e-marmar se tarasha hua shaffaaf badan
saans leta hua ik taajmahal lagti ho
9
ai jaañ yuñ hi tumko kanwal likh raha hooñ
tumhaare li.e main ghazal likh raha hooñ
7
kanwal se hai rukh aur nadi si adhar hai
KHuda ki kasam teraa mukhda ghazab ka
1
phool shaadaab aajkal khilte
chait baisaakh men kanwal khilte
1
kanwal jaisa tumhaara chehra gar aangan men ho mere
to phir yah ghar khudaara ghar nahin guldaan ho jaa.e
1
hunar ye ishq karne ke kitaabon men nahin milte
kanwal hain dil ke keechad ke ye kagaz par nahin khilte
0
ek sunhara sapna dekha vo bhi pal men toot gaya
yuñ lagta hai bhanware ka dam ek kanwal men toot gaya
0
mujh ko KHvaahish hai usii shaan ki diwali ki
lakshmi desh men ulfat ki shab-o-roz rahe
desh ko pyaar se mehnat se sanwaare mil kar
ahl-e-bharat ke dilon men ye kanwal soz rahe
22
Nuance
The lotus, emerging from the depths of muddy waters, stands as a symbol of purity and resilience. In poetry, it often embodies the idea of beauty untouched by the impurities surrounding it. The lotus's serene presence amidst chaos offers a profound metaphor for inner peace and spiritual awakening.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kanval' to evoke images of purity amidst corruption. It serves as a metaphor for the soul's journey through life's trials. The contrast between the lotus and its murky surroundings highlights themes of hope and transcendence.
Closing Insight
Kanval stands as a timeless symbol of purity and resilience. Its poetic essence lies in its ability to inspire hope amidst adversity.