Meaning of
lalak
ललक • للک
English
yearning; desire; longing
Hindi
लालसा; इच्छा; आकांक्षा
Urdu
آرزو; خواہش; تمنا
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
abhii jang jaarii hai haara nahin hooñ
ki hathiyaar apna utaara nahin hooñ
zameen hai ye meri na lalkaaro mujh ko
sunaami hooñ main koii dhaara nahin hooñ
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koii dhun taari nahin koii sank baaki nahin
ab falak ko naap aane kii humak baaki nahin
ab nahin vo tishnagi jis ko samandar chahiye
mujh men ab kuchh kar guzarne kii lalak baaki nahin
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abhii jang jaarii hai haara nahin hooñ
ki hathiyaar apna utaara nahin hooñ
zameen hai ye meri na lalkaaro mujh ko
sunaami hooñ main koii dhaara nahin hooñ
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koii dhun taari nahin koii sank baaki nahin
ab falak ko naap aane kii humak baaki nahin
ab nahin vo tishnagi jis ko samandar chahiye
mujh men ab kuchh kar guzarne kii lalak baaki nahin
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Nuance
Lalak evokes a deep sense of yearning, a desire that is almost palpable. In poetry, it often captures the essence of longing that transcends mere want, touching the soul's deepest cravings.
Poetic Usage
Poets use lalak to express unfulfilled desires. It often appears in verses about love, separation, and dreams. The word contrasts with contentment, highlighting a restless spirit.
Closing Insight
Lalak is the whisper of the heart's deepest desires, a gentle reminder of what remains just out of reach.