Meaning of
raja
रजा • رضا
English
consent; satisfaction; acceptance
Hindi
सहमति; संतोष; स्वीकार
Urdu
رضامندی; اطمینان; قبولیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
raat kati neend kii davaai par
KHvaab pade rah ga.e rajaai par
aur kisi se shaa
dii sochi to
maara jaayega vo sagaai par
4
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
aisi sar
dii hai ki suraj bhi duhaai maange
jo ho pardes men vo kissse razaai maange
76
man men ek iraada hota hai taabish
raja pahle pyaada hota hai taabish
maanta hooñ majbooriyaan theen kuchh dikkat thii
par vaa'da to vaa'da hota hai taabish
75
ham men jitne raam hain sab banvaas pe hain
ham men jitne raavan hain sab raja hain
38
girja men mandiron men azaanon men bat gaya
hote hi subh aadmi khaanon men bat gaya
32
jee to ye chahta hai mar jaayen
zindagi ab tiri raza kya hai
23
raaj karna chahta hooñ main magar
sabko naukar chahiye raja nahin
11
december ki sar
dii hai bas tum nahin ho
akeli razaai se rukti nahin thand
6
koii raja ho ik din raajdhaani chhoot jaati hai
sikandar aate jaate hain kahaanii chhoot jaati hai
5
raat kati neend kii davaai par
KHvaab pade rah ga.e rajaai par
aur kisi se shaa
dii sochi to
maara jaayega vo sagaai par
4
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
Nuance
In its original sense, 'raja' speaks of a quiet acceptance, a serene nod to the unfolding of events. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the depths of human surrender, the gentle yielding to fate's embrace.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'raja' to depict a character's inner peace amidst chaos. It contrasts with rebellion, highlighting the beauty of acceptance. It may also evoke the quiet dignity of a soul at rest.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'raja' becomes a gentle whisper of the heart's quietude. It is the silent strength found in yielding.