Meaning of
kunj
कुंज • کنج
English
corner; nook; secluded place
Hindi
कोना; नुक्कड़; एकांत स्थान
Urdu
کونا; نکڑ; ایک الگ جگہ
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
dihaadi bhi nahin deta samay se
bahut kanjoos hai maalik hamaara
1
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
hichkiyon men kamii aane lagii hai
aap kanjoos hote ja rahe hain
6
main hooñ aur kunj-e-qafas hai mirii raahat ke li.e
sabhi samaan baham hai mirii ishrat ke li.e
4
kanjoosi ko taq pe rakhna hota hai
gud kehne se kab munh meetha hota hai
3
KHuda ne kunjiyaan dii hain tumhein apne khazaano ki
bharii jholi do aalam ki mere sarkaare vaala ne
1
dihaadi bhi nahin deta samay se
bahut kanjoos hai maalik hamaara
1
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
Nuance
Originally, 'kunj' refers to a corner or a secluded place, often evoking a sense of peace and solitude. In poetry, it becomes a sanctuary for introspection, a hidden world where thoughts and dreams quietly reside.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kunj' to depict a retreat from the chaos of the world. It symbolizes a personal haven, a place of reflection and peace. The word invites readers to find their own 'kunj' within the lines.
Closing Insight
In the quiet corners of poetry, 'kunj' offers a refuge, a place where silence speaks volumes.