Meaning of
taigh
तैग़ • تیغ
English
sword; blade
Hindi
तलवार; धार
Urdu
تیغ; تلوار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kyun hai teg lafzon kii baat-baat men shaamil
khaamoshi se mujh...ko bhi be-sipar kare koii
0
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
maut se bach na paayenge hargiz
bach saken to gunaah se bachie
2
lakdi ki taigh waale vo ghaazi kahaan ga.e
jannat ke da'wedaar majaazi kahaan ga.e
ramzaan men to aakhiri saf tak jagah na thii
ab khaali masjidein hain namaazi kahaan ga.e
2
kyun hai teg lafzon kii baat-baat men shaamil
khaamoshi se mujh...ko bhi be-sipar kare koii
0
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
Nuance
Originally, 'taigh' signifies a weapon of war, a sharp blade meant to cut through armor and flesh. In poetry, it transforms into a symbol of power, honor, and sometimes, the sharpness of words or emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'taigh' to evoke images of valor and conflict. It can represent the cutting nature of truth, the piercing pain of love, or the honor found in battle.
Closing Insight
In the hands of a poet, 'taigh' becomes more than a weapon; it is a metaphor for the sharp edges of life itself.