Meaning of
naksh
नक्स • نقش
English
impression; mark; design; memory
Hindi
छाप; निशान; डिज़ाइन; स्मृति
Urdu
نقش; نشان; ڈیزائن; یاد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
phoolon ki sej par zaraa aaraam kya kiyaus gul-badan pe naqsh uth aa.e gulaab ke
25
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
dabii kuchali hui sab khwaahishon ke sar nikal aa.e
zaraa paisa hua to chyuntiyon ke par nikal aa.e
abhii udte nahin to faakhta ke saath hain bacche
akela chhod denge maa ko jis din par nikal aa.e
63
naqsha utha ke koi naya shahar dhoondhiye
is shahar men to sab se mulaqaat ho gaii
63
tum muhabbat se nahin mujhse KHafaa ho shaayad
tum agar chaaho to pinjra bhi badal sakte ho
muntazir hooñ main so number bhi nahin badloonga
aur tum shahar ka naksha bhi badal sakte ho
51
waqt deta tha vo milne ka tabhi rakkhi thii
dost ik daur tha maine bhi ghadi rakkhi thii
raasta khatm makaanon ke tajaavuz se hua
maine jab naqsha banaya tha gali rakkhi thii
43
raat bhar un ka tasavvur dil ko tadpaata raha
ek naqsha saamne aata raha jaata raha
34
pahle dil se naqsh mitaaye jaate hain
mez se phir tasveer hata dii jaati hai
30
munh lagaate hi hont par tere
pad gaya naqsh laal bose ka
30
ishq ka e'jaz sajdon men nihaan rakhta hooñ main
naqsh-e-paa hoti hai peshaani jahaan rakhta hooñ main
26
phoolon ki sej par zaraa aaraam kya kiyaus gul-badan pe naqsh uth aa.e gulaab ke
25
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
Nuance
The word 'naksh' evokes the idea of an imprint, both physical and emotional. In its original sense, it refers to a mark or design, something etched or drawn. Poetry has expanded this to include the impressions left on the heart and mind, memories that linger like a delicate pattern.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'naksh' to describe the lasting impact of love or sorrow. It can symbolize the delicate patterns of fate or the intricate designs of destiny. The word contrasts with fleeting moments, emphasizing permanence.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'naksh' captures the essence of what remains. It is a testament to the enduring marks left by time and emotion.