Meaning of
lakshya
लक्ष्य • لکش
English
goal; target; aim
Hindi
उद्देश्य; निशाना; लक्ष्य
Urdu
مقصد; نشانہ; ہدف
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
chaand ke aage se baadal hata doon kyun pyaare
aankhoñ ka dekha main sabko jata doon kyun pyaare
vo hai dilkash to mujhe parda to karna hi hai
raaz kii baatein main tujhko bataa doon kyun pyaare
7
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
laut jaati hai udhar ko bhi nazar kya kijeye
ab bhi dilkash hai teraa husn magar kya kijeye
61
lakshman-rekha bhi aaKHir kya kar legi
saare raavan ghar ke andar niklengay
46
phir kisi ne lakshmi devi ko thokar maar dii
aaj koode daan men phir ek bacchi mil gayi
32
itni dilkash thii guftagoo uski
chaai ka cup bhi sun raha tha use
30
jo bismil banaa de vo qaateel tabassum
jo qaateel banaa de vo dilkash nazaara
mohabbat ka bhi khel naazuk hai kitna
nazar mil gaii aap jeete main haara
22
mujh ko KHvaahish hai usii shaan ki diwali ki
lakshmi desh men ulfat ki shab-o-roz rahe
desh ko pyaar se mehnat se sanwaare mil kar
ahl-e-bharat ke dilon men ye kanwal soz rahe
22
meri ye KHvaahish hai musalsal dekhooñ main
ek dafa dekhooñ to jee nain bharta hai
itnaa dilkash hai yaaron uskaa chehra
poora zamaana sirf usii par marta hai
15
har dil ko lubhaata hai gham teri mohabbat ka
teri hi tarah zalim dilkash hai teraa gham bhi
8
chaand ke aage se baadal hata doon kyun pyaare
aankhoñ ka dekha main sabko jata doon kyun pyaare
vo hai dilkash to mujhe parda to karna hi hai
raaz kii baatein main tujhko bataa doon kyun pyaare
7
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
Lakshya is a word that embodies the pursuit of purpose and direction. In its original sense, it signifies a point of focus or a target to be achieved. Poetry has expanded this notion, infusing it with the emotional weight of aspiration and the journey towards fulfillment.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use lakshya to explore themes of ambition and the human spirit's relentless pursuit of dreams. It contrasts with words that signify aimlessness or lack of direction.
Closing Insight
Lakshya captures the essence of striving and the beauty of having a purpose. It is a word that resonates with the heart's deepest desires.