Meaning of
nazm
नज़्म • نظم
English
poem; structured verse; order
Hindi
कविता; संरचित पद्य; क्रम
Urdu
نظم; منظم شعر; ترتیب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum nazm si azaad rahna chahti ho meri jaañ
par ishq ghazalon ki tarah paabandiyo men hota hai
4
saari raat lagaakar uspar nazm likhi
aur usne bas achha likhkar bheja hai
71
koi KHaamosh zakham lagti hai
zindagi ek nazm lagti hai
59
ab to ik misre ko le kar hafton baithe rahte hain
pahle teri ik tasveer pe do naz
men ho jaati theen
31
suna hai bazm men kal uske khoob charche the
zaroor usne meraa nazm padh diya hogaa
11
KHvaab mere aqs uskaa neend meri raat uski
saath uskaa chaah meri nazm meri baat uski
10
na rakho kaan nazm-e-shairan-e-haal par itne
chalo tuk meer ko sunne ki moti se piroota hai
9
main jab koi nazm nigaari karta hooñ
tum hi to bas uskaa khayal hoti ho
7
sabhi the bas vahaañ tu hi nahin tha so
bharii mehfil ko khaali bazm padh aaya
gaya to tha namaaz e eed padhne preet
magar tujhpe likhi ik nazm padh aaya
6
main bematlab sa ishq nibhaana chahti hooñ
uski baaton se nazm churaana chahti hooñ
5
tum nazm si azaad rahna chahti ho meri jaañ
par ishq ghazalon ki tarah paabandiyo men hota hai
4
saari raat lagaakar uspar nazm likhi
aur usne bas achha likhkar bheja hai
71
Nuance
Nazm, in its essence, refers to a structured form of poetry that emphasizes order and coherence. It is a canvas where emotions are meticulously arranged, each line contributing to a harmonious whole. In poetry, it signifies the beauty of discipline and the art of weaving words into a tapestry of meaning.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'nazm' to explore themes with precision and clarity. It allows for a deliberate unfolding of ideas, contrasting with the spontaneity of 'ghazal'.
Closing Insight
Nazm is the embodiment of poetic discipline, where each word finds its place in the grand design of expression.