Meaning of
mazaaq
मज़ाक़ • مزاق
English
joke; jest; mockery
Hindi
मज़ाक; हंसी; ठिठोली
Urdu
مزاح; مذاق; تمسخر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye raah-e-ishq hai aaKHir koii mazaak nahin
saubaton se jo ghabra ga.e hon ghar jaayen
14
ab in jale hue jismoon pe KHud hi saaya karo
tumhein kaha tha bataa kar qareeb aaya karo
main uske baad mahinon udaas rehta hooñ
mazaak men bhi mujhe haath mat lagaaya karo
295
gale to lagana hai us se kaho abhii lag jaa.e
yahii na ho meraa us ke baghair jee lag jaa.e
main aa raha hooñ tere paas ye na ho ki kahii
teraa mazaak ho aur meri zindagi lag jaa.e
268
bahut mazaak udaate ho tum ghareebon ka
madad to karte ho tasveer kheench lete ho
113
vo paas kya zaraa sa muskuraa ke baith gaya
main is mazaaq ko dil se laga ke baith gaya
darkhat kaat ke jab thak gaya lakadhara
to ik darkhat ke saa.e men ja ke baith gaya
100
mazaak sahna nahin hai hañsi nahin karne
udaas rahne men koi kamii nahin karne
49
ishq hai ishq ye mazaak nahin
chand lamhon men faisla na karo
43
zindagi se mile hue ho tum
vo bhi mujh se mazaak karti hai
41
ik shahenshah ne daulat ka sahaara le kar
ham ghareebon ki mohabbat ka udaaya hai mazaak
35
vo apne KHoon se likhne lagii hai naam meraa
ab is mazaak ko sanjeedgi se lena hai
24
ye raah-e-ishq hai aaKHir koii mazaak nahin
saubaton se jo ghabra ga.e hon ghar jaayen
14
ab in jale hue jismoon pe KHud hi saaya karo
tumhein kaha tha bataa kar qareeb aaya karo
main uske baad mahinon udaas rehta hooñ
mazaak men bhi mujhe haath mat lagaaya karo
295
Nuance
Originally, 'mazaaq' refers to light-hearted humor or jest. In poetry, it often captures the delicate balance between laughter and the underlying truths it may reveal. It can be a gentle tease or a sharp critique, depending on the context.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'mazaaq' to explore themes of irony and satire. It can highlight the absurdity of societal norms or the fleeting nature of joy. Sometimes, it contrasts with deeper emotions, revealing hidden layers of meaning.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mazaaq' dances on the edge of laughter and truth, revealing the world in a playful yet profound light.