Meaning of
saakhta
साख़्ता • ساختہ
English
constructed; fabricated; artificial
Hindi
निर्मित; गढ़ा हुआ; कृत्रिम
Urdu
تعمیر شدہ; مصنوعی; جعلی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jo shakhs mehrbaan nigahbaan tha kabhi
be-saakhta vo door bahut door ho gaya
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
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
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
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 'saakhta' originally denotes something that is made or constructed. In poetry, it often takes on a critical tone, highlighting the artificiality or superficiality of emotions or situations.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'saakhta' to critique the facade of emotions or societal norms. It contrasts with genuine feelings and authenticity.
Closing Insight
Saakhta challenges the veneer of artificiality in life. It calls for a return to authenticity and truth.