Meaning of
kush
कुश • کش
English
happy; joyful; fortunate
Hindi
खुश; आनंदित; भाग्यशाली
Urdu
خوش; مسرور; خوش قسمت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ham mehnatkash is duniya se jab apna hissa maangenge
ik baagh nahin ik khet nahin ham saari duniya maangega
54
uski tasveerein hain dilkash to hongi
jaisi deewarein hain waisa saaya hai
ek main hooñ jo tere qatl kii koshish men tha
ek tu hai jo jail men khaana laaya hai
192
bitha diya hai sipaahi ke dil men dar usne
talaashi dii hai dupatta utaar kar usne
main isliye bhi use khudkushi se rokta hooñ
likha hua hai meraa naam jism par usne
107
ham hain na ye jo mujhse kahte hain
KHud kisi aur ke bharose hain
zindagi ke li.e batao kuchh
khudkushi ke to sau tariqe hain
94
main ki kaaghaz ki ek kashtii hooñ
pahli baarish hi aakhiri hai mujhe
94
kabootar ishq ka utre to kaise
tumhaari chat pe nigraani bahut hai
iraada kar liya gar khudkushi ka
to KHud ki aankh ka paani bahut hai
93
ho gaya gyaarah ka to dikhne lagin majbooriyaan
bees ka hote hi apni naujawaani chhod dii
75
itne afsurda nahin hain ham ki kar len khudkushi
aur na itne KHush ki sach men marne ki KHvaahish na ho
62
laut jaati hai udhar ko bhi nazar kya kijeye
ab bhi dilkash hai teraa husn magar kya kijeye
61
palak ka baal gire kab main kab tujhe maanguun
main kashmakash men ye palken na noch luun apni
61
ham mehnatkash is duniya se jab apna hissa maangenge
ik baagh nahin ik khet nahin ham saari duniya maangega
54
uski tasveerein hain dilkash to hongi
jaisi deewarein hain waisa saaya hai
ek main hooñ jo tere qatl kii koshish men tha
ek tu hai jo jail men khaana laaya hai
192
Nuance
The word 'kush' evokes a sense of lightness and contentment. In poetry, it often symbolizes the fleeting moments of happiness that are cherished amidst life's trials. The simplicity of the word belies the depth of emotion it can convey, capturing the essence of joy in its purest form.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kush' to highlight moments of bliss. It contrasts with sorrow, emphasizing the transient nature of joy. Often paired with imagery of nature or love.
Closing Insight
In its simplicity, 'kush' captures the essence of fleeting happiness, a reminder of the beauty in transience.