Meaning of
saakh
साख़ • ساخ
English
reputation; prestige; influence
Hindi
प्रतिष्ठा; प्रभाव; मान
Urdu
ساخ; اثر; عزت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
phool shaadaab aajkal khilte
chait baisaakh men kanwal khilte
1
har dukh ka hai ilaaj use dekhte raho
sabkuchh bhula ke aaj use dekhte raho
dekha use to dil ne ye be-saakhta kaha
chhodo ye kaam kaaj use dekhte raho
55
shah-savaaron ne raushni maangi
main ne baisaakhiyaan jala daaliin
38
tu badalta hai to be-saakhta meri aañkhen
apne haathon ki lakeeron se uljh jaati hain
26
mehfil men log uthaane lage hain sawaal ab
besaakhta ghazal men tira naam aa gaya
8
kuchh aise maine toote dil ki saakh bacha rakkhi hai
tasveer jala dii uski lekin raakh bacha rakkhi hai
tum kya jaano kya guzri hai mujh jaise in pedon par
kaise patjhad men pedon ne apni shaakh bacha rakkhi hai
6
she'r kehne alaava mere haath
ek boodhe kii baisakhi bhi hai
3
muddat ke baad paaya jo album tha gum kahii
be-saakhta main ro diya tasveerein choom-kar
1
jo shakhs mehrbaan nigahbaan tha kabhi
be-saakhta vo door bahut door ho gaya
1
KHuda ka shukr pareshaaniyaan miliin hamko
wagarana bacche hi rahte bade na ho paate
agar naa todta baisaakhiyaan hamaari samay
ham apne pairo'n pe shaayad khade naa ho paate
1
phool shaadaab aajkal khilte
chait baisaakh men kanwal khilte
1
har dukh ka hai ilaaj use dekhte raho
sabkuchh bhula ke aaj use dekhte raho
dekha use to dil ne ye be-saakhta kaha
chhodo ye kaam kaaj use dekhte raho
55
Nuance
The word 'saakh' carries the weight of one's standing in society. It is not just about fame, but the respect and influence one commands. In poetry, 'saakh' often reflects the inner strength and moral authority of a person, transcending mere social status.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'saakh' to delve into themes of honor and integrity. It can symbolize the silent power of character, the unseen influence of virtue, or the enduring legacy of a principled life.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'saakh' is a testament to the unseen forces that shape our lives, a quiet reminder of the power of integrity.