Meaning of
rukn
रुक्न • رکن
English
pillar; support; cornerstone
Hindi
स्तंभ; सहारा; आधार
Urdu
ستون; سہارا; بنیاد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bas bharam darkinaar kar den to
kaun tanhaa nahin hai duniya men
4
kahaan aa ke rukne the raaste kahaan mod tha use bhool ja
vo jo mil gaya use yaad rakh jo nahin mila use bhool ja
47
sarhadein achchhii ki sarhad pe na rukna achha
sochie aadmi achha ki parinda achha
27
tumhaare KHat ko jalne men zara sa waqt baaki hai
ye dil baahar nikalne men zara sa waqt baaki hai
tumhaara faisla hai paas rukna ya nahin rukna
meri qismat badlne men zara sa waqt baaki hai
18
karna gar pade be-parda ha
men use saabir
ham to aisi shohrat se darkinaar karte hain
15
beech safar men yuñ rukna batlaata hai
bin matlab ke saath nahin chaltaa koi
saani kaise mil jaayega phir tum ko
meraa to hamnaam nahin milta koi
7
KHud ka ham kitna khasaara karte
ham agar ishq dobaara karte
mud ke gar tumne jo dekha hota
rukne ka ham bhi ishaara karte
5
jhooth kahte hain yahaañ bazaar men bikta nahin kuchh
besahaara ko sar-e-bazaar bikte dekha maine
4
ham aise log jo rukna ghalat samajhte the
phir ek shaKHs pe thehre to laash ho baithe
4
kamaai baap ki saari chali jaati hai beton men
magar beta unhin ko besahaara chhod jaata hai
4
bas bharam darkinaar kar den to
kaun tanhaa nahin hai duniya men
4
kahaan aa ke rukne the raaste kahaan mod tha use bhool ja
vo jo mil gaya use yaad rakh jo nahin mila use bhool ja
47
Nuance
In its original sense, 'rukn' signifies a strong support or pillar, something that holds weight and provides stability. In poetry, this word often transcends its physical meaning to embody the emotional and moral supports in life, the unseen forces that uphold the human spirit.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'rukn' to symbolize the essential supports in life, whether they be love, faith, or friendship. It contrasts with fragility and impermanence, highlighting the enduring elements that sustain us.
Closing Insight
Rukn stands as a testament to the unseen forces that uphold our lives. It is a reminder of the strength found in steadfastness.