Meaning of
naqs
नक़्स • بے اثر
English
defect; flaw
Hindi
दोष; खामी
Urdu
نقص; خامی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
deewar-o-dar pe krishna ki leela ke naqsh hai
mandir hai ye to krishna ke darbaar ki tarah
24
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
naqsha utha ke koi naya shahar dhoondhiye
is shahar men to sab se mulaqaat ho gaii
63
meri har baat be-asar hi rahi
naqs hai kuchh mire bayaan men kya
53
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
munh lagaate hi hont par tere
pad gaya naqsh laal bose ka
30
pahle dil se naqsh mitaaye jaate hain
mez se phir tasveer hata dii jaati hai
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
deewar-o-dar pe krishna ki leela ke naqsh hai
mandir hai ye to krishna ke darbaar ki tarah
24
naqsha le kar haath men bachcha hai hairaan
kaise deemak kha gaii us ka hindostaan
68
Nuance
Originally, 'naqs' signifies a flaw or defect, something that mars perfection. In poetry, it becomes a metaphor for the imperfections inherent in human nature and the world, often highlighting the beauty found within these flaws.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'naqs' to explore themes of imperfection and beauty. It appears in verses that celebrate the flawed nature of humanity, the cracks in the facade of life, and the acceptance of one's own limitations.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'naqs' reveals the paradox of beauty within imperfection, inviting reflection on the human condition.