Meaning of
naqaabon
नक़ाबों • نقابوں
English
veils; masks; coverings
Hindi
नक़ाबें; मुखौटे; आवरण
Urdu
نقابیں; ماسک; پردے
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye jhoothon farebon azaabon kii duniya
ye chehron pe rakhe naqaabon kii duniya
ye duniya nahin hai hamaari haqeeqat
ye ulte sawaalon jawaabon kii duniya
1
is daur men insaan ka chehra nahin milta
kab se main naqaabon kii taheen khol raha hooñ
53
tere in nakaabon men duniya basi hai
meri chaahaton men to bas bebasi hai
2
gar na hoti nazar aankh tujh men
aankh tu bhi naqaabon men hoti
thii muhabbat to guldasta laaya
dushmani to lifaafon men hoti
1
ye jhoothon farebon azaabon kii duniya
ye chehron pe rakhe naqaabon kii duniya
ye duniya nahin hai hamaari haqeeqat
ye ulte sawaalon jawaabon kii duniya
1
is daur men insaan ka chehra nahin milta
kab se main naqaabon kii taheen khol raha hooñ
53
Nuance
Originally, 'naqaabon' refers to physical veils or coverings, often used to conceal or protect. In poetry, it evokes the idea of hidden truths or concealed emotions, suggesting layers of mystery and depth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'naqaabon' to explore themes of concealment and revelation. It can symbolize the masks people wear in society or the hidden layers of one's soul.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'naqaabon' invites us to ponder what lies beneath the surface. It is a reminder of the unseen depths within each of us.