Meaning of
laaz
लाज़ • لاز
English
shame; modesty; honor
Hindi
शर्म; लज्जा; सम्मान
Urdu
شرم; حیا; عزت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
aandhiyon se lad rahe hain jang kuchh kaaghaz ke log
ham pe laazim hai ki in logon ko faulaa
dii kahein
52
pooch lete vo bas mizaaj mira
kitna aasaan tha ilaaj mira
150
ilaaj apna karate phir rahe ho jaane kis kis se
mohabbat kar ke dekho na mohabbat kyun nahin karte
125
saKHtii thodii laazim hai par patthar hona theek nahin
hindu muslim theek hai sahab kattar hona theek nahin
102
maut ka bhi ilaaj ho shaayad
zindagi ka koi ilaaj nahin
76
ilaaj ye hai ki majboor kar diya jaaun
wagarana yuñ to kisi ki nahin sooni maine
70
ham amn chahte hain magar zulm ke KHilaaf
gar jang laazmi hai to phir jang hi sahi
63
hamaari muskuraahat laazimi hai
ki ham unki gali se aa rahe hain
56
KHuda ko maan ki tujh lab ke choomne ke siva
koi ilaaj nahin aaj ki udaasi ka
55
har dukh ka hai ilaaj use dekhte raho
sabkuchh bhula ke aaj use dekhte raho
dekha use to dil ne ye be-saakhta kaha
chhodo ye kaam kaaj use dekhte raho
55
aandhiyon se lad rahe hain jang kuchh kaaghaz ke log
ham pe laazim hai ki in logon ko faulaa
dii kahein
52
pooch lete vo bas mizaaj mira
kitna aasaan tha ilaaj mira
150
Nuance
Originally, 'laaz' conveys a sense of personal honor and dignity. In poetry, it often evokes the delicate balance between pride and vulnerability, where one's inner world is guarded by a veil of modesty.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'laaz' to explore themes of unspoken emotions and the silent strength of character. It often contrasts with overt expressions of love or desire, highlighting the quiet power of restraint.
Closing Insight
Laaz embodies the silent dignity that speaks volumes in its quietude. It is the unyielding strength found in the gentle folds of modesty.