Meaning of
raakh
राख़ • راخ
English
ash; remains; residue
Hindi
राख; अवशेष; बचा हुआ
Urdu
راکھ; باقیات; بچا ہوا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
pichhle baras bhi hamne kalaaee sajaai thii
raakhi ke dhaage aaj bhi kacche nahin pade
34
kaise aakaash men sooraakh nahin ho saka
ek patthar to tabi'at se uchaalo yaaro
91
kisi ke zakham par chaahat se patti kaun baandhega
agar bahnen nahin hongi to raakhi kaun baandhega
79
tumhaare aane ki ummeed bar nahin aati
main raakh hone laga hooñ diye jalate hue
57
jala hai jism jahaan dil bhi jal gaya hogaa
kuredte ho jo ab raakh justajoo kya hai
51
phir naye saal ki sarhad pe khade hain ham log
raakh ho jaayega ye saal bhi hairat kaisi
46
khushiyaan jebon men gir aayein
bhaagi sankat ki aandhi hai
taabeez banaa kar jab sabki
behnon ne raakhi baandhi hai
42
gulshan se koi phool muyassar na jab hua
titli ne raakhi baandh dii kaañte ki nok par
42
bijli ki tarah lachak rahe hain lachche
bhaai ke hai baandhi chamakti raakhi
40
main ne to yoonhi raakh men feri theen ungaliyaan
dekha jo ghaur se tiri tasveer ban gaii
37
pichhle baras bhi hamne kalaaee sajaai thii
raakhi ke dhaage aaj bhi kacche nahin pade
34
kaise aakaash men sooraakh nahin ho saka
ek patthar to tabi'at se uchaalo yaaro
91
Nuance
In its original sense, 'raakh' signifies the residue left after something is burned, a symbol of what once was. In poetry, it evokes themes of loss, transformation, and the ephemeral nature of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'raakh' to depict the aftermath of passion or destruction. It can symbolize the end of a relationship or the remnants of a once-vibrant life.
Closing Insight
Raakh reminds us of the transient beauty of existence, urging reflection on what remains after the flames of life have subsided.