Meaning of
naagwaar
नाग़वार • ناگوار
English
unpleasant; disagreeable
Hindi
अप्रिय; असहज
Urdu
ناپسندیدہ; ناگوار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kabhi bhool kar kisi se na karo sulook aisa
ki jo tum se koii karta tumhein naagawaar hota
0
vo baat saare fasaane men jis ka zikr na tha
vo baat un ko bahut na-gawaar guzri hai
28
apni nazaron men naagawaar hue
be-tahasha-o-be-shumaar hue
KHud ko sayyaad ham samajhte the
ek titli ke ham shikaar hue
3
aadam banaa ke bheja tha parvardigaar ne
is daure naagawaar ne khaatam banaa diya
1
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
1
kabhi bhool kar kisi se na karo sulook aisa
ki jo tum se koii karta tumhein naagawaar hota
0
vo baat saare fasaane men jis ka zikr na tha
vo baat un ko bahut na-gawaar guzri hai
28
Nuance
The word 'naagwaar' evokes a sense of discomfort or unease. In its original sense, it refers to something that is not pleasing to the senses or the mind. Poetry has taken this word to explore deeper emotional landscapes, where the unpleasantness is not just physical but also emotional, touching upon the bitterness of unfulfilled desires or the harshness of reality.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'naagwaar' to convey the bitterness of unrequited love. It can describe the harshness of fate or the discomfort of societal norms. The word contrasts with 'khushgawar', highlighting the duality of human experience.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'naagwaar' captures the inevitable discomforts of life, urging reflection on what truly pleases the soul.