Meaning of
tahreek
तहरीक • تحریک
English
movement; agitation; campaign
Hindi
आंदोलन; हलचल; अभियान
Urdu
تحریک; ہلچل; مہم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ik taraf hai tahreek-e-iblees partar tahreek-e-rab bhi
jab ho haavi tahreek-e-iblees phir paigambar aate hai
2
dagar mushkil magar hai hausale purzor seene men
ragon men rakt hai ubla macha hai shor seene men
safar men mushkilein kya KHaak rokegi meraa rastaa
nazar men manzilen aur aag hai ghanghor seene men
8
waabasta ai jaañ ki dor mujhe de
apni duniya ka ik chor mujhe de
tu jis gam men toot rahi hai pagli
chal la vo apna purzor mujhe de
4
ik taraf hai tahreek-e-iblees partar tahreek-e-rab bhi
jab ho haavi tahreek-e-iblees phir paigambar aate hai
2
dagar mushkil magar hai hausale purzor seene men
ragon men rakt hai ubla macha hai shor seene men
safar men mushkilein kya KHaak rokegi meraa rastaa
nazar men manzilen aur aag hai ghanghor seene men
8
Nuance
In its original sense, 'tahreek' signifies a movement or a stirring, often associated with a collective effort or a cause. In poetry, this word takes on a deeper resonance, symbolizing the inner stirrings of the soul, the agitation of emotions, or the impetus for change. It evokes imagery of waves in motion, the rustling of leaves, or the quiet determination of a revolution.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tahreek' to convey the essence of change and transformation. It can symbolize the tumult of emotions within a lover's heart, the societal upheaval, or the silent yet powerful drive towards a new dawn.
Closing Insight
Tahreek embodies the spirit of movement and change, a testament to the ever-evolving nature of life and emotion.