Meaning of
laja
लजा • لجا
English
shyness; modesty
Hindi
संकोच; लज्जा
Urdu
شرم; حیا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
chala hoon ab jo main befikr zamaane se
dekh shabnam bhi sholon se dahak jaate hain
khushiyaan itni baanti thii bahaar e gulzar men
ki mausam e khiza men bhi phool mahak jaate hain
0
laja kar sharm kha kar muskuraa kar
diya bosa magar munh ko banaa kar
30
she'r sun kar na yuñ tum lajaana sanam
apne bacchon ko inko sunaana sanam
rooth jaaun main tum se kabhi bhi agar
aa ke tum taalu men gudgudaana sanam
8
koii aasaan nahin gulzaar karna pyaar ka gulshan
jigar ke khoon se seencho ise tab ja ke khilta hai
5
tum ab tak kasmasaate se ho yuñ jaise ki lajavantee
koi nazon se kamsin jism ko sahla gaya tha kya
4
ik lajaate se gulaabi gul ko maine chhoo liya tha
aapke naazuk labon se pyaar mujh...ko ho gaya tha
3
sudhaars aapke adhron se thoda sa pila do to
mere dil ka ye registaan bhi gulzaar ho jaa.e
2
yuñ meraa naam sunte hi lajaakar ke sihar jaana
ye haalat hai to phir samjho use mujhse muhabbat hai
2
neend men khaab kaise sajaate the ham
choom kar gaal kaise lajaate the ham
aaj tak prashn ka hal mila hi nahin
aag paani men kaise lagaate the ham
1
dil bas teraa naam pukaare
ek jhalak dik lajaa pyaare
ik dooje ko dekh rahe hain
milne ko betaab kinaare
1
chala hoon ab jo main befikr zamaane se
dekh shabnam bhi sholon se dahak jaate hain
khushiyaan itni baanti thii bahaar e gulzar men
ki mausam e khiza men bhi phool mahak jaate hain
0
laja kar sharm kha kar muskuraa kar
diya bosa magar munh ko banaa kar
30
Nuance
Laja conveys a delicate emotion of shyness and modesty, often associated with innocence and purity. In poetry, it reflects the gentle blush of a lover or the quiet dignity of a humble soul.
Poetic Usage
Used to depict the tender moments of first love. Captures the essence of a bride's modesty. Contrasts with boldness or audacity.
Closing Insight
Laja is the quiet whisper of the heart, a gentle reminder of the beauty in humility.