Meaning of
nimish
निमिष • نینوں
English
moment; instant; blink of an eye
Hindi
क्षण; पल; आँख झपकते ही
Urdu
لمحہ; پلک جھپکتے ہی
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ashk bankar bah gaya nainon ka kaajal hai
aarzoo kii dhoop par qismat ka baadal hai
dhoondhta hai taur vo mujh...ko sataane ke
mere sayyaadon men meraa yaar awwal hai
0
kitne dard saheje हमने,तब jaakar ye geet likhe hain
tum kya jaanon in naynon ki kitnii peer puraani hogii
6
do jhuke naynon ne jo dinbhar kiya samvaad lekar
main ayodhya laut aaya lucknow se yaad lekar
teen jhumka chaar bosa paanch jhappi aath kangan
rakh diya hai purs men poora ameenabad lekar
5
hamaare saath vahii haadsa hua phir se
banaa liya ha
men phir se shikaar nainon ne
3
vo laaj haya vo nainon ki thii numaish jo
uf yaar kahooñ ik is a'amar men hi thii jo
2
mere nainon ko pyaas jiski thii
tu vahii hai talash jiski thii
2
ab uski yaadon men krandan kaun kare
naynon se ashru ka syandan kaun kare
2
lafz mere roshnai men duboti shayari
roz in paashaan naynon ko bhigoti shayari
kah diya bas alvida kya aapne socha kabhi
hasr kya hota hamaara gar na hoti shayari
2
hua hai haal meraa muddaton ke baad ye saahil
guzarne ko hai chautha din nahin nainon men hai nidraa
1
aaj kal neend nahin naynon men aati mere
dil kii bechaini hai ik ladki badhaati mere
chahta hooñ ki use dil se bhula doon lekin
yaad uski kabhi dil se nahin jaati mere
1
ashk bankar bah gaya nainon ka kaajal hai
aarzoo kii dhoop par qismat ka baadal hai
dhoondhta hai taur vo mujh...ko sataane ke
mere sayyaadon men meraa yaar awwal hai
0
kitne dard saheje हमने,तब jaakar ye geet likhe hain
tum kya jaanon in naynon ki kitnii peer puraani hogii
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'nimish' captures the fleeting nature of time, a mere blink that holds the universe's transient beauty. In poetry, it deepens to evoke the ephemeral moments of life, where eternity is felt in an instant.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'nimish' to highlight the swift passage of time. It contrasts with eternity, capturing life's fleeting joys and sorrows. It is a reminder of the transient nature of beauty and emotion.
Closing Insight
In the blink of an eye, the universe reveals its secrets. 'Nimish' is a testament to the beauty of fleeting moments.