Meaning of
nisha
निशा • نشا
English
night; darkness; mystery
Hindi
रात; अंधकार; रहस्य
Urdu
رات; اندھیرا; راز
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
aaj hai unko aanaa mazaa aayega
phir jalega zam
aanaa mazaa aayega
teer unki nazar ke chalenge kaii
dil banega nish
aanaa mazaa aayega
44
sab parindon se pyaar loonga main
ped ka roop dhaar loonga main
tu nishaane pe aa bhi jaa.e agar
kaun sa teer maar loonga main
192
zindagi bhar ke li.e dil pe nishaani pad jaa.e
baat aisi na likho likh ke mitaani pad jaa.e
101
usne dekha mujh...ko to kun
dii lagaani chhod dii
phir mire hothon pe ik aadhi kahaanii chhod dii
main chhu
paa.e phir raha tha ishq apne gaav men
aur phir zaalim ne gardan pe nishaani chhod dii
67
rakhte hain mobile men mohabbat ki nishaani
ab phool kitaabon men chhupaaya nahin karte
56
vo aadmi nahin hai mukammal bayaan hai
maathe pe us ke chot ka gahra nishaan hai
vo kar rahe hain ishq pe sanjeeda guftugoo
main kya bataaun meraa kahii aur dhyaan hai
51
shikaari se bachne men kaisa kamaal
nishaane pe rahna badi baat hai
50
main apne baad bahut yaad aaya karta hooñ
tum apne paas na rakhna koi nishaani meri
49
chand kaliyaan nashaat ki chun kar muddaton mahv-e-yaas rehta hooñ
teraa milnaa khushi ki baat sahi tujh se mil kar udaas rehta hooñ
49
koi titli nishaane par nahin hai
main bas rangon ka peecha kar raha hooñ
44
aaj hai unko aanaa mazaa aayega
phir jalega zam
aanaa mazaa aayega
teer unki nazar ke chalenge kaii
dil banega nish
aanaa mazaa aayega
44
sab parindon se pyaar loonga main
ped ka roop dhaar loonga main
tu nishaane pe aa bhi jaa.e agar
kaun sa teer maar loonga main
192
Nuance
In its original sense, 'nisha' evokes the quiet and enveloping nature of night. Poetry has embraced this word to explore themes of mystery, solitude, and the unknown, often using it to symbolize the hidden depths of the human soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'nisha' to evoke a sense of calm and introspection. It can symbolize the end of a journey or the beginning of a new, mysterious path. The word contrasts with the brightness of day, highlighting the beauty found in darkness.
Closing Insight
In the embrace of 'nisha', poets find a canvas for the soul's deepest reflections. It is a word that invites contemplation and reverie.