Meaning of
naa-gawaar
ना–गवार • نا گوار
English
unpleasant; disagreeable
Hindi
अप्रिय; असहनीय
Urdu
ناخوشگوار; ناپسندیدہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
har kahiin se aati hai mere yaar kii khushboo
kab na jaane jaayegi uske pyaar kii khushboo
laakh pahre lag jaate mere dil pe hain phir bhi
har ghazal men basti us naa-gawaar kii khushboo
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zindagi ye is kadar jabr-e-musalsal kar rahi hai
mujhse pahle ab meri naakaam khwaahish mar rahi hai
naa-gawaara hai dil-e-naadaañ ko lamhe ka dhadknaa
saans hai jo chand kadmon ke safar se dar rahi hai
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har kahiin se aati hai mere yaar kii khushboo
kab na jaane jaayegi uske pyaar kii khushboo
laakh pahre lag jaate mere dil pe hain phir bhi
har ghazal men basti us naa-gawaar kii khushboo
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zindagi ye is kadar jabr-e-musalsal kar rahi hai
mujhse pahle ab meri naakaam khwaahish mar rahi hai
naa-gawaara hai dil-e-naadaañ ko lamhe ka dhadknaa
saans hai jo chand kadmon ke safar se dar rahi hai
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Nuance
The word naa-gawaar evokes a sense of discomfort or unease. In poetry, it often captures the essence of something that is not just unpleasant but also emotionally jarring, leaving a lingering sense of discontent.
Poetic Usage
Poets use naa-gawaar to convey emotional turbulence. It often contrasts with moments of peace or beauty, highlighting the depth of human experience.
Closing Insight
Naa-gawaar captures the essence of life's dissonance, a reminder of the shadows that accompany light.