Meaning of
mehek
महक़ • محک
English
fragrance; scent; aroma
Hindi
सुगंध; खुशबू; महक
Urdu
خوشبو; مہک; عطر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jab bhi maanguun teri khushi maanguun
aur duaaein KHuda talak jaayen
KHvaab aayen to neend yuñ mahke
aankh se khushbuen chhalk jaayen
31
tu kisi aur hi duniya men mili thii mujhse
tu kisi aur hi mausam ki mahak laai thii
dar raha tha ki kahii zakham na bhar jaayen mere
aur tu mutthiyaan bhar-bhar ke namak laai thii
332
kamre men cigaretteon ka dhuaan aur teri mahak
jaise shadeed dhundh men baagon ki sair ho
75
lo hamaara javaab le jaao
ye mahakta gulaab le jaao
60
umr guzri hai maanjte KHud ko
saaf hain par chamak nahin paa.e
daal ne phool ki tarah paala
khaar the na mahak nahin paa.e
49
ik mahak simt e dil se aayi thii
main ye samjha teri sawaari hai
44
jin ke kirdaar se aati ho sadaqat ki mahak
un ki tadrees se patthar bhi pighal sakte hain
41
tere aane ki jab KHabar mahke
teri khushboo se saara ghar mahke
35
phir nazar men phool mahke dil men phir shamayen jali
phir tasavvur ne liya us bazm men jaane ka naam
34
tumhein dekhe zamaana ho gaya hai
nazar mahke zamaana ho gaya hai
bichhadke tumse aañkhen bujh gayi hain
ye dil dhadhke zamaana ho gaya hai
32
jab bhi maanguun teri khushi maanguun
aur duaaein KHuda talak jaayen
KHvaab aayen to neend yuñ mahke
aankh se khushbuen chhalk jaayen
31
tu kisi aur hi duniya men mili thii mujhse
tu kisi aur hi mausam ki mahak laai thii
dar raha tha ki kahii zakham na bhar jaayen mere
aur tu mutthiyaan bhar-bhar ke namak laai thii
332
Nuance
The word 'mehek' brings to mind the delicate and pervasive presence of a fragrance that lingers in the air, evoking memories and emotions. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unseen yet deeply felt presence of love or nostalgia.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mehek' to evoke the essence of a beloved's presence or the nostalgia of a bygone era. It can also represent the subtlety of emotions that are felt rather than seen.
Closing Insight
In the poetic world, 'mehek' is the invisible thread that connects the heart to memories and dreams.