Meaning of
rakhna
रख़्ना • رخنہ
English
breach; gap; flaw
Hindi
दरार; अंतराल; दोष
Urdu
درار; وقفہ; نقص
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
nazar men rakhna kahii koi gham shanaas gaahak
mujhe sukhun bechna hai kharcha nikaalna hai
43
mazhab nahin sikhaata aapas men bair rakhna
hin
dii hain ham watan hai hindostaan hamaara
97
teri KHushboo ko qaid men rakhna
itrdaanon ke bas ki baat nahin
79
kisi se koi bhi ummeed rakhna chhod kar dekho
to ye rishte nibhaana kis qadar aasaan ho jaa.e
59
haaye vo ishq chhupaane ke zamaane mohan
yaad aata hai galat naam se number rakhna
56
bade logon se milne men hamesha fasla rakhna
jahaan dariyaa samundar se mila dariyaa nahin rehta
56
yaad rakhna hi mohabbat men nahin hai sab kuchh
bhool jaana bhi badi baat hua karti hai
55
zinda rahne ke tariqe na batao mujh...ko
zinda rakhna hai to phir aao bachao mujh...ko
51
main apne baad bahut yaad aaya karta hooñ
tum apne paas na rakhna koi nishaani meri
49
ik yaad rah gaii hai magar vo bhi kam nahin
ik dard rah gaya hai so rakhna sanbhaal kar
48
nazar men rakhna kahii koi gham shanaas gaahak
mujhe sukhun bechna hai kharcha nikaalna hai
43
mazhab nahin sikhaata aapas men bair rakhna
hin
dii hain ham watan hai hindostaan hamaara
97
Nuance
In its original sense, 'rakhna' refers to a physical breach or gap, something that disrupts continuity. In poetry, this word takes on a metaphorical depth, symbolizing emotional or existential voids, the imperfections in life that lead to introspection.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rakhna' to explore themes of brokenness and imperfection. It can evoke the image of a heart with a breach, a life with a flaw, or a relationship with gaps. This word contrasts with ideas of wholeness and perfection, highlighting the beauty found in the incomplete.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'rakhna' becomes a mirror reflecting the beauty of imperfection. It invites us to find grace in the gaps.