Meaning of
shikan
शिकन • شکن
English
crease; wrinkle; fold
Hindi
सिलवट; झुर्री; मोड़
Urdu
شکن; جھری; تہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
maathe par na shikan dik jaa.e honthon ko si jaate hain
ham haste-haste hi saare ranj-o-gham pee jaate hain
kuchh kuchh paani ke qatre si fitrat paali hai hamne
gar haathon se fisle to phir yaar fisal hi jaate hain
1
hai ab bhi bistar-e-jaan par tire badan ki shikan
main KHud hi mitne laga hooñ use mitaate hue
46
ha
men pasand sahi ab ye rang mat pahno
paraaye tan pe hamaari umang mat pahno
hamaari rooh pe padti hain badnuma shikne
libaas pahno magar itnaa tang mat pahno
24
jab bulan
dii ka gumaan tha to nahin yaad aayi
apni parvaaz se toote to zameen yaad aayi
vahii aañkhen ki jo eemaan-shikan aañkhen hain
unhin aankhoñ ki ha
men daawat-e-deen yaad aayi
22
socho to silvaton se bharii hai tamaam rooh
dekho to ik shikan bhi nahin hai libaas men
10
jholi meri ghamon se bhale bhar de ai KHuda
lekin jabeen pe uske kabhi ik shikan na ho
6
tha main ayyaar bhi waada-shikan bas us se ulfat thii
magar vo to farishta tha use sab se muhabbat thii
4
naqsh-e-jaan ho gaii tahreer shikast-e-ulfat
kis tarah vo mire maathe kii shikan ko bhule
4
tere rahte uskaa chehra kaise shikan odh saka hai
tu maa hai to maa hone ka matlab bhi to samajh sayaani
2
khilaadi devkinandan ke jaisa saamne ho to
tajurba laakh ho shakuni bhi chausar haar jaate hain
1
maathe par na shikan dik jaa.e honthon ko si jaate hain
ham haste-haste hi saare ranj-o-gham pee jaate hain
kuchh kuchh paani ke qatre si fitrat paali hai hamne
gar haathon se fisle to phir yaar fisal hi jaate hain
1
hai ab bhi bistar-e-jaan par tire badan ki shikan
main KHud hi mitne laga hooñ use mitaate hue
46
Nuance
Shikan captures the subtle lines that time and experience etch upon surfaces, whether on skin or fabric. In poetry, it symbolizes the passage of time and the marks it leaves on the soul. It is the gentle reminder of life's impermanence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shikan' to explore themes of aging and the passage of time. It can evoke the beauty found in imperfection and the stories told by every wrinkle. The word often contrasts with youth, highlighting the wisdom that comes with age.
Closing Insight
Shikan is a testament to the beauty of life's journey, where each line tells a story of its own.