Meaning of
parakhnaa
परखना • پرکھنہ
English
to test; to evaluate
Hindi
जांचना; मूल्यांकन करना
Urdu
جانچنا; جانچ کرنا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
gar parakhnaa ho unko to ghusse men aane do
ghusse men baatein dil kii sabhi bol jaate hain
1
raqeebon se har pal bagaavat milegi
tujhe mere andar ye himmat milegi
parakhnaa hai jitna mujhe tu parakh le
meri har ada men muhabbat milegi
13
ghamon ko aas-paas rakhna hai
hañsi ko is tarah parakhnaa hai
khushi men jaun kii ghazal gaakar
ha
men KHud ko udaas rakhna hai
4
meri nazarein ab us..ko parakhnaa chahti hain
yaqeenan yaar rona bilakhnaa chahti hain
3
tujhko parakhnaa hogaa gar ishq karna hogaa
is imtihaan ko ab aasaan nahin rakhenge
1
chal rahi jumlon se ab sarkaar hi hai
sabko to mehnat kii ab darkaar hi hai
tum nahin yaaro parakhnaa vaqt ko to
vaqt ke aage to sab bekar hi hai
1
gar parakhnaa ho unko to ghusse men aane do
ghusse men baatein dil kii sabhi bol jaate hain
1
raqeebon se har pal bagaavat milegi
tujhe mere andar ye himmat milegi
parakhnaa hai jitna mujhe tu parakh le
meri har ada men muhabbat milegi
13
Nuance
The word 'parakhnaa' suggests a careful examination, a weighing of qualities and intentions. It implies a discerning eye, one that seeks to understand the true nature of things beyond their surface appearances.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'parakhnaa' to delve into themes of introspection and judgment, exploring the layers of perception and understanding. It is a tool for unveiling hidden truths and questioning appearances.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'parakhnaa' invites us to look beyond the obvious, urging a deeper engagement with the essence of what we perceive.