Meaning of
kashmakash
कश्मकश • کش مکش
English
conflict; struggle; dilemma
Hindi
संघर्ष; द्वंद्व; उलझन
Urdu
تصادم; کشمکش; الجھن
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tairne ki kashmakash men doobte dekha hai sabko
doobne waale ko sachmuch tairna aata hai lekin
2
palak ka baal gire kab main kab tujhe maanguun
main kashmakash men ye palken na noch luun apni
61
tang aa chuke hain kashmaksh-e-zindagi se ham
thukra na den jahaan ko kahii be-dili se ham
35
shab-e-intizaar ki kashmakash men na pooch kaise sehar hui
kabhi ik charaaghh jala diya kabhi ik charaaghh bujha diya
25
Din kat rahe hain kashmkash e rozgar mein
16
main tumhein yaad karoon ya na karoon sajni jee
kashmakash men hi mirii raat guzar jaati hai
7
hua ham ko bhala kya gham chalo ham bhi nahin kahte
are tum bhi to koi baat seedhi-see nahin kahte
nigaahon ko tiri padhna ajab si kashmakash hai yena chup rahte hain dono aur ye kuchh bhi nahin kahte
6
Zindagi kashmkash e vaqt mein guzri apni
5
main arse baad itni kashmakash se phir se guzra hooñ
ki teri intizaari hai au tanhaa bhi bahut KHush hooñ
5
main arse baad itni kashmakash men phir se guzra hooñ
ki teri intizaari hai au tanhaa bhi bahut KHush hooñ
3
tairne ki kashmakash men doobte dekha hai sabko
doobne waale ko sachmuch tairna aata hai lekin
2
palak ka baal gire kab main kab tujhe maanguun
main kashmakash men ye palken na noch luun apni
61
Nuance
The word 'kashmakash' captures the essence of internal and external struggles. It conveys a sense of being caught in a web of conflicting emotions or situations, often leading to a profound sense of unease.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kashmakash' to depict the turmoil of the human soul. It can illustrate the tension between desire and duty, or the struggle to find one's true path. It often serves as a metaphor for life's unpredictable challenges.
Closing Insight
In 'kashmakash', poetry finds the pulse of human conflict. It is the heart's search for resolution.