Meaning of
najm
नजम • نجم
English
star; celestial body
Hindi
तारा; खगोलीय पिंड
Urdu
ستارہ; فلکی جسم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
KHvaab mere aqs uskaa neend meri raat uski
saath uskaa chaah meri nazm meri baat uski
10
saari raat lagaakar uspar nazm likhi
aur usne bas achha likhkar bheja hai
71
koi KHaamosh zakham lagti hai
zindagi ek nazm lagti hai
59
anjum tumhaara shahar jidhar hai usii taraf
ik rail ja rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
48
urooj-e-aadam-e-khaaki se anjum sah
men jaate hain
ki ye toota hua taara mah-e-kaamil na ban jaa.e
30
guncha o gul maah o anjum sab ke sab bekar the
aap kya aa.e ki phir mausam suhaana aa gaya
28
anjum tumhaara shahar jidhar hai usii taraf
ik rail ja rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
27
jab zaraa raat hui aur mah o anjum aa.e
baar-ha dil ne ye mehsoos kiya tum aa.e
22
jazbon ko kabhi apne bedaar nahin karte
qaateel ki tarah KHud ko taiyaar nahin karte
chhup chhup ke yuñ karte hain baatein jo adavat ki
haazir hai meraa seena par vaar nahin karte
13
suna hai bazm men kal uske khoob charche the
zaroor usne meraa nazm padh diya hogaa
11
KHvaab mere aqs uskaa neend meri raat uski
saath uskaa chaah meri nazm meri baat uski
10
saari raat lagaakar uspar nazm likhi
aur usne bas achha likhkar bheja hai
71
Nuance
Najm, in its original sense, refers to a star, a distant celestial body that twinkles in the night sky. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to symbolize guidance, hope, and the eternal quest for knowledge and truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'najm' to evoke the beauty and mystery of the night sky. It often represents a guiding light in the darkness, a symbol of hope and aspiration. The star becomes a beacon for the soul's journey.
Closing Insight
Najm shines as a symbol of hope and guidance, illuminating the poetic path with its celestial glow. It reminds us of the infinite possibilities that lie beyond the visible horizon.