Meaning of
saaj
साज • ساز
English
instrument; adornment; preparation
Hindi
वाद्ययंत्र; सजावट; तैयारी
Urdu
آلہ; آرائش; تیاری
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main aap apni maut ki tayyaariyon men hooñ
mere KHilaaf aap ki saazish fuzool hai
32
main usse door tha to shor tha saajish hai saajish hai
use baahon men khulkar kas liya do pal to hangaama
73
rishton ki daldal se kaise niklengay
har saazish ke peeche apne niklengay
50
be-sabab muskuraa raha hai chaand
koi saazish chhupa raha hai chaand
43
kaun si deewaar hai maujood is rishte men saaz
kyun nahin ro sakte ham apne pitaa ke saamne
39
charaasaazo mira ilaaj karo
aaj kuchh dard men kamii si hai
37
sajni ki aankhoñ men chhup kar jab jhaanka
bin holi khele hi saajan bheeg gaya
37
zikr tabassum ka aate hi lagte hain itraane log
aur zaraa si thes lagii to ja pahunchen maykhaane log
37
vo jab bhi solh-saaj kar aanchal uda ke vo chale
phir saare hi sansaar ko hamne sanvarte dekha hai
37
kab lautaa hai bahta paani bichhda saajan rootha dost
ham ne us ko apna jaana jab tak haath men daamaan tha
34
main aap apni maut ki tayyaariyon men hooñ
mere KHilaaf aap ki saazish fuzool hai
32
main usse door tha to shor tha saajish hai saajish hai
use baahon men khulkar kas liya do pal to hangaama
73
Nuance
In its original sense, 'saaj' refers to musical instruments or tools used for creating harmony. Over time, it has come to signify any form of adornment or preparation, adding layers of beauty and readiness.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'saaj' to evoke the imagery of music and harmony, suggesting a world in tune with itself. It can also imply the careful preparation of emotions or settings, enhancing the poetic scene.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'saaj' resonates with the harmony of existence, a reminder of the beauty in preparation and adornment.