Meaning of
lajja
लज्जा • لجا
English
shame; modesty; embarrassment
Hindi
शर्म; संकोच; लज्जा
Urdu
شرم; حیا; لجاجت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
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
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
ik lajaate se gulaabi gul ko maine chhoo liya tha
aapke naazuk labon se pyaar mujh...ko ho gaya tha
3
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
laja kar sharm kha kar muskuraa kar
diya bosa magar munh ko banaa kar
30
Nuance
Lajja carries the weight of societal norms and personal boundaries, often evoking a sense of inner conflict between desire and restraint. In poetry, it is not merely a feeling of shame but a complex interplay of emotions that reflect one's inner moral compass.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use lajja to explore themes of love and honor, where a character's modesty becomes a barrier to expressing true feelings. It is contrasted with boldness, highlighting the tension between societal expectations and personal desires.
Closing Insight
Lajja is a mirror reflecting the delicate dance between societal norms and personal truths. It is a silent guardian of dignity.