Meaning of
kooza
कूज़ा • کوزہ
English
pitcher; pot; vessel
Hindi
मटका; घड़ा; पात्र
Urdu
مٹکا; گھڑا; برتن
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main to chaak pe kooza-gar ke haath kii miTTi hooñ
ab ye miTTi dekh khilauna kaise banti hai
0
ye alag baat ki main chhod chuka kooza-gari
tere jaise to main miTTi ke banaa saka hooñ
59
koozaagar mil gaya to poochhoonga
meri miTTi kahaan se laaya tha
34
uske koozaghar ko bas utni hi miTTi kam padi
jitni miTTi lag rahi thii dil banaane ke li.e
20
main to ai ishq teri kooza-gari jaanta hooñ
tune ham do ko milaaya to banaa ek hi shaKHs
4
hamaara kooza-gar kaahil bahut hai
hamaare koozaghar se kya banega
3
ham ko miTTi men mila kar
KHud ko kooza-gar banaya
1
chal raha tha mire naqsh-e-paa par ye dil
ishq ki phir gali dekhi aur mud gaya
main vo kuzaa tha jo jud na paaya kabhi
par jab usne banaya to yoon jud gaya
1
mujhe tum ek kooza-gar se milwaao
mujhe zakhamon ne kha daala hai andar se
0
main to chaak pe kooza-gar ke haath kii miTTi hooñ
ab ye miTTi dekh khilauna kaise banti hai
0
ye alag baat ki main chhod chuka kooza-gari
tere jaise to main miTTi ke banaa saka hooñ
59
Nuance
Originally a simple vessel for holding water, the word 'kooza' evokes images of life-giving sustenance. In poetry, it often symbolizes the containment of emotions or the fragility of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kooza' to reflect on the containment of the soul. It may represent the heart as a vessel of love or sorrow. The image of a broken kooza often conveys loss or the ephemeral nature of life.
Closing Insight
In its simplicity, 'kooza' holds profound depth, a reminder of the delicate balance between holding and letting go.