Meaning of
nuqta
नुक़्ता • نقطہ
English
dot; point; subtlety
Hindi
बिंदु; बारीकी
Urdu
نقطہ; باریکی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hunar ki phook se mere azeez nuqta-cheen
bas ek makki teri naak ki udaani hai
1
ye to badhti hi chali jaati hai meaad-e-sitam
zuzz hareefaan-e-sitam kis ko pukaara jaa.e
vaqt ne ek hi nukta to kiya hai taaleem
haakim-e-waqt ko masnad se utaara jaa.e
48
pooch mujhse ki tere hont pe til hai kyun kar
aisa nuqta kahii naadaan samjhte honge
37
tujhe na maane koi tujh ko is se kya majrooh
chal apni raah bhatkne de nukta-cheenon ko
25
husn-o-jamaal uskaa mukammal ghazal sa hai
ik til hai rukh pe jaise ki nuqta laga hua
7
tu nuqtaacheen zaraa chakhkar bataa
ki aaKHir zehar men kya nuqks hai
5
main ik nuqta hooñ aur ik lafz ho tum
tumheen se zindagi poori hui hai
2
ve sabhi karne chale hain zindagi par tabsira
jinki KHud ki zindagi men hi laga nuqta nahin
2
juda likhoon KHuda likhoon samajh nahin aata
udhed bun men ham nahin laga sake nuqta
1
vo thii ghazal so dhyaan se logon ne sab suna
main nuqta tha jo theek padha bhi nahin gaya
1
hunar ki phook se mere azeez nuqta-cheen
bas ek makki teri naak ki udaani hai
1
ye to badhti hi chali jaati hai meaad-e-sitam
zuzz hareefaan-e-sitam kis ko pukaara jaa.e
vaqt ne ek hi nukta to kiya hai taaleem
haakim-e-waqt ko masnad se utaara jaa.e
48
Nuance
Nuqta is a small dot, yet it holds the power to change meanings entirely. In poetry, it symbolizes precision and the delicate nuances that can alter perception. It is the fine line between clarity and ambiguity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use nuqta to highlight the importance of detail and subtlety. It serves as a metaphor for the small yet significant elements that shape our understanding. The word invites readers to look closer, to appreciate the intricacies of language and emotion.
Closing Insight
Nuqta reminds us that even the smallest details can hold profound significance. It is a celebration of the subtle art of expression.