Meaning of
nayansukh
नयनसुख • موتی
English
pleasure of the eyes; visual delight
Hindi
आंखों का सुख; दृश्य आनंद
Urdu
آنکھوں کی خوشی; بصری لذت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
tum par janchta hai bholaapan
maathe par bindi ke jaise
0
aañsu hamaare gir ga.e un ki nigaah se
in motiyon ki ab koi qeemat nahin rahi
22
jo motiyon kii talab ne kabhi udaas kiya
to ham bhi raah se kankar samet laaye bahut
9
putaliyon men ghula samandar hai
motiyon ki dukaan aañkhen hain
aap tahqeeq hi nahin karte
sab khazaano ki khaan aañkhen hain
3
chala aaya makaan khaali kara kar main
jale hain aashiyaane be-zubaan ke bhi
3
hai vahii kashtii puraani hai vahii dariyaa meraa
jis pe tu aane na paaya hai vahii rastaa meraa
main mirii masrufiyat se tang aa jaata hooñ dost
mujh ko seene se laga ke waqt kar zaayaa' meraa
apni vehshat ka taqaza dhoondhta hooñ dar-b-dar
le gaya hai kohkan jis roz se tesha meraa
yaad kar कूचा-नवर्दी,yaad kar ulfat ke din
yaad kar baatein mirii aur yaad kar chehra meraa
jab hawaaein thak gaiin theen koshishein kar dasht men
ret tab raksaan hui thii choom kar saaya meraa
baarishon ko mausamon ka khel sab kahte hain par
ro pade the abr-paare jaan kar qissa meraa
aankh vo hansati rahi to khil uthe sukhe gulaab
aankh vo rone lagii to ro pada sehra meraa
khusrawan-e-shehr main ho jaaunga ik lams se
aur faqat ik deed se bhar jaayega kaasa meraa
main kitaabon ke jahaan ka ek khushqismat kitaab
naav bacchon ne banaya faad kar safha meraa
us nazar ko khwahishon ka shauq de meraa khyaalus jabeen ko raushni deta rahe bosa meraa
main musalsal band karta hooñ magar phir dam-b-dam
yaad uski kholti jaati hai darwaaza meraa
0
muqaddar to bhara hai motiyon se
kamii hai sirf teri koshishon ki
0
kyuuñ koii kokh jo sooni ho vo sharminda ho
kya zaroori hai ki har seep se moti nikle
0
maa kii gaali dekar hit ho jaate hain
is kalyug men kauaa moti khaata hai
0
vo jab yahaañ tha to ham dekhte na the us ko
vo ja raha hai to ham khidkiyaan badalte hain
0
tum par janchta hai bholaapan
maathe par bindi ke jaise
0
aañsu hamaare gir ga.e un ki nigaah se
in motiyon ki ab koi qeemat nahin rahi
22
Nuance
Nayansukh evokes the serene joy that arises from witnessing beauty. In poetry, it often symbolizes the silent communication between the beholder and the beheld, where words are unnecessary, and the heart speaks directly through the eyes.
Poetic Usage
Poets use nayansukh to convey the profound impact of beauty on the soul. It is often contrasted with the turmoil of the heart, highlighting the tranquility that beauty can bestow. The word captures moments where the eyes find solace and the spirit is uplifted.
Closing Insight
Nayansukh is a gentle reminder of the peace that beauty can bring. It invites us to pause and cherish the quiet moments of visual delight.