Meaning of
numaaish
नुमाइश • نمائش
English
exhibition; display
Hindi
प्रदर्शनी; प्रदर्शन
Urdu
نمائش; دکھاوا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
husn ki mat numaish kiya keejie
yuñ na be-parda chat par dikha keejie
1
roz taaron ko numaish men khalal padta hai
chaand paagal hai andhere men nikal padta hai
41
yuñ kahein numaishon ke din qareeb aa ga.e
mahaj farvari ho kis tarah mahina ishq ka
31
hua jo ishq to vo roz o shab ko bhool ga.e
vo apne ishq e numaish men sab ko bhool ga.e
kahaan vo duniya men aa.e the bandagi ke li.e
mila sukoon jahaan men to rab ko bhool ga.e
9
mere sapnon ki ek numaish ho
tum meri sabse pyaari khwaahish ho
chahti hai vo jal
dii ghar jaana
chahta hooñ main jal
dii baarish ho
7
aalam men karte ho numaish is qadar ranj-o-alam ki
ye lab nahin khulte jo gham na-qaabil-e-bardaasht hota
4
hamaare darmiyaan kuchh tha nahin jag men numaish thii
tere jaane pe phir kyun dil meraa naasoor hota hai
4
vo laaj haya vo nainon ki thii numaish jo
uf yaar kahooñ ik is a'amar men hi thii jo
2
shohrat ki numaish men jaana hai jinhen jaayen
do pal ke tamaashe se gumnaam hi achha hooñ
2
ghamon ki numaish se hota nahin kuchh
faqat log hanste hain thoda ziyaada
1
husn ki mat numaish kiya keejie
yuñ na be-parda chat par dikha keejie
1
roz taaron ko numaish men khalal padta hai
chaand paagal hai andhere men nikal padta hai
41
Nuance
Originally, 'numaaish' refers to the act of displaying or exhibiting something. In poetry, it often evokes the idea of revealing one's inner self or emotions, akin to an open display of vulnerability or beauty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'numaaish' to explore themes of vulnerability and openness. It can symbolize the unveiling of hidden truths or the beauty found in transparency.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'numaaish' becomes a mirror, reflecting the delicate dance between concealment and revelation.