Meaning of
ta'aweez
ता'वीज़ • تعویز
English
amulet; charm
Hindi
ताबीज़; गंडा
Urdu
تعویذ; گنڈا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ek taaweez kii zaroorat hai
lag gaii phir burii nazar mujh ko
0
mere taweez men jo kagaz haius pe likkha hai muhabbat karna
28
is qadar sakht zalim thii uski nazar
saare taweez o dam beasar hi rahe
1
thode-mode thodii ham to behad ajeeb the
raste tab badle jab ham manzil ke qareeb the
kis par madate dosh apni barbaa
dii ka aatish
dooja koii na tha ham KHud hi apne raqeeb the
1
ek taaweez kii zaroorat hai
lag gaii phir burii nazar mujh ko
0
mere taweez men jo kagaz haius pe likkha hai muhabbat karna
28
Nuance
Originally a protective charm, ta'aweez carries the weight of faith and hope. In poetry, it symbolizes unseen protection and the deep-seated human desire for safety and well-being.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use ta'aweez to evoke themes of spiritual protection. It can represent the unseen forces guarding a lover or the mystical shield against life's adversities.
Closing Insight
Ta'aweez in poetry is a reminder of the unseen bonds that protect and guide us. It whispers of faith and the unseen guardians of our journey.