Meaning of
naqsh
नक़्श • نقش
English
imprint; design; trace
Hindi
छाप; डिज़ाइन; निशान
Urdu
نقش; ڈیزائن; نشان
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
Naqsh refers to an imprint or design, often symbolizing the lasting impact of an experience or emotion. In poetry, it captures the essence of memories etched into the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'naqsh' to evoke the enduring marks left by love, loss, or time. It suggests the delicate patterns of life, where each moment leaves its trace.
Closing Insight
Naqsh invites reflection on the subtle imprints of life, urging us to cherish the designs woven by time.