Meaning of
nigah
निगह • نگہ
English
glance; gaze; sight
Hindi
नज़र; दृष्टि; देखना
Urdu
نگاہ; نظر; دیکھنا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main teri raah men ye dil to bichha doon lekin
mujh...ko sarhad ki nigahbaani se fursat to mile
3
nigah-e-garm christmas men bhi rahi ham par
hamaare haq men december bhi maah-e-june hua
47
dil soz se khaali hai nigah paak nahin hai
phir is men ajab kya ki tu bebaak nahin hai
45
us mulk ki sarhad ko koi choo nahin saka
jis mulk ki sarhad ki nigahbaan hain aañkhen
30
agar saa.e se jal jaane ka itnaa khauf tha to phir
sehar hote hi suraj ki nigahbaani men aa jaate
23
zamaana dekhta hai bas zamaane kii nigahon se
bharii mehfil men kyun maasoom ko badnaam karta hai
22
Jo ranaai nigahon ke liye saaman e jalva hai
15
usne duniya se bhi badhkar ise barbaad kiya
kaam saunpa tha jise dil kii nigahbaani ka
7
ik to ye noor us pe meri sharm bhi alag
tu saamne raha to nigah uth na paayegi
5
yuñ to vo shaKHs bilkul be-gunah hai
zamaane ki magar us pe nigah hai
hamaare darmiyaañ jo dooriyaan hain
yaqeenan teesri koi wajah hai
4
main teri raah men ye dil to bichha doon lekin
mujh...ko sarhad ki nigahbaani se fursat to mile
3
nigah-e-garm christmas men bhi rahi ham par
hamaare haq men december bhi maah-e-june hua
47
Nuance
Nigah captures the subtlety of a glance, the depth of a gaze that can convey unspoken emotions. In poetry, it is a powerful tool to express love, longing, and the silent communication between souls.
Poetic Usage
Poets use nigah to explore the intensity of silent exchanges and the profound impact of a single look. It is often contrasted with words, highlighting the eloquence of silence.
Closing Insight
Nigah is a testament to the power of the unsaid, a poetic reminder of the eloquence found in silence.