Meaning of
shakhsh
शख्श़ • شخص
English
person; individual
Hindi
व्यक्ति; इंसान
Urdu
شخص; انسان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jab se bichhra hooñ main ik us shakhs se
tab se jee lagta nahin is duniya men
4
kisi ne muft men vo shakhs paaya
jo har keemat pe mujh...ko chahiye tha
77
main hooñ vo aaina jis
men ke shakhsiyat teri
hui jo roo-b-roo to toot phoot jaayegi
12
zakhm hai dard hai davaa bhi hai
jaise jungle hai raasta bhi hai
yuñ to vaade hazaar karta hai
aur vo shakhs bhoolta bhi hai
ham ko har soo nazar bhi rakhni hai
aur tere paas baithna bhi hai
yuñ bhi aata nahin mujhe rona
aur maatam kii ibtida bhi hai
choomne hain pasand ke baadal
shaam hote hi lautna bhi hai
9
chand lamhon men koi shakhs pasand aata hai
aur paane men use umr guzar jaati hai
6
jin par mujhe din raat ulfat chaahaton par aas hai
unko nahin lagta ki ye ik shakhs bhi kuchh khaas hai
5
ek din bhi jee na paayega yakeen sa tha mujhe
vo magar jeekar bataaya jhooth lagta tha mujhe
vo ki jisne kah diya ab rokne ka man nahin
ek vo hi shakhs tha jo rok saka tha mujhe
5
ook gaya hogaa uskaa dil bhi mujhse
koi ek hi shakhs se kitnii baat kare
5
achha to hai bahut par man se nahin gaya hai
bheetar gaya magar vo utne nahin gaya hai
maine munaafiqon ko baahar kiya hai KHud hi
vo shakhs zindagi se aise nahin gaya hai
4
mere saamne se guzar ga.e meri shakhsiyat ko nakar kar
mujhe iska koii gilaa nahin ye to waqt-waqt kii baat hai
4
jab se bichhra hooñ main ik us shakhs se
tab se jee lagta nahin is duniya men
4
kisi ne muft men vo shakhs paaya
jo har keemat pe mujh...ko chahiye tha
77
Nuance
In its essence, 'shakhsh' refers to a person or an individual, a singular entity in the vastness of humanity. Poetry, however, elevates this term to embody the complexities and depths of human existence, capturing the myriad emotions and stories each person holds.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shakhsh' to delve into the inner world of a character, exploring their dreams, struggles, and solitude. It contrasts with collective terms, highlighting individuality and personal journeys.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shakhsh' becomes a vessel for the profound exploration of human identity. It is a reminder of the unique stories each soul carries.