Meaning of
kuja
कुजा • کجا
English
where; whither
Hindi
कहाँ; किस दिशा में
Urdu
کہاں; کس سمت میں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
muddaton baad ham hue yakjaa
aur phir aa ga.e dobara log
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bikhri padi hai yaaden teri dil ke kamre men
aankhoñ ke shahar men unhen yakjaa nahin kiya
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nikal ke dil se aankhoñ ke jo shahar men hue the yakjaa
ab un dukhon ko aasunon ki shakl men baha raha hooñ
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chahte the tootkar jinko kabhi
dekhkar yakjaa vo hairaan hai ha
men
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muddaton baad ham hue yakjaa
aur phir aa ga.e dobara log
1
bikhri padi hai yaaden teri dil ke kamre men
aankhoñ ke shahar men unhen yakjaa nahin kiya
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'kuja' simply asks about a location or direction. In poetry, it becomes a question of existential wandering, a search for meaning or belonging.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kuja' to evoke a sense of longing or searching. It often appears in verses about journeys, both physical and spiritual. The word contrasts with certainty, highlighting the unknown paths.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'kuja' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's quest. It is a word of movement and mystery.