Meaning of
ochi
ओछी • اوچھی
English
petty; trivial; insignificant
Hindi
तुच्छ; मामूली; महत्वहीन
Urdu
چھوٹا; معمولی; غیر اہم
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
saara jag hai prerana prabhaav sirf raam hain
bhaav soochiyaan bahut hain bhaav sirf raam hain
32
dhokha hai ik fareb hai manzil ka har khayal
sach poochiye to saara safar waapsi ka hai
76
sochie sau sau dafa rishta mira usse
mar gaya hai maar-kar mujh...ko mira qaatil
62
aaj phir bete ko maa jaahil lagii hai
sochie kya seekha hamne degrees se
58
us vaqt intizaar ka aalam na poochiye
jab koi baar baar kahe aa raha hooñ main
57
mujhe KHaraab kiya us ne haan kiya hogaa
usii se poochiye mujh ko khabar ziyaada nahin
52
bhule hain rafta rafta unhen muddaton men ham
qiston men KHud-kushi ka mazaa ham se poochiye
44
KHud husn se na poochiye taa'riif husn ki
deewane se ye poochiye deewaana kyun hua
39
ik pal men ik sadi ka mazaa ham se poochiye
do din ki zindagi ka mazaa ham se poochiye
bhule hain rafta rafta unhen muddaton men ham
qiston men KHud-kushi ka mazaa ham se poochiye
39
milne ka vaa'da un ke to munh se nikal gaya
poochi jagah jo maine kaha hañs ke KHvaab men
36
saara jag hai prerana prabhaav sirf raam hain
bhaav soochiyaan bahut hain bhaav sirf raam hain
32
dhokha hai ik fareb hai manzil ka har khayal
sach poochiye to saara safar waapsi ka hai
76
Nuance
The word 'ochi' captures the essence of something small or insignificant. It often conveys a sense of disdain or dismissal, highlighting the triviality of certain matters or actions.
Poetic Usage
Poets may use 'ochi' to critique societal norms or to underscore the pettiness of human conflicts. It serves to contrast the grand with the trivial, often in a satirical tone.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ochi' reminds us of the delicate balance between the significant and the insignificant. It invites reflection on what truly matters.