Meaning of
takalluq
तकल्लुक़ • تکلف
English
formality; politeness
Hindi
औपचारिकता; शिष्टाचार
Urdu
رسمیت; شائستگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kaun jaata hai kisi ke ghar bina koii takalluf
main gaya milne kisi se poochta tha kaam kya hai
4
kya takalluf karen ye kehne men
jo bhi KHush hai ham us se jalte hain
105
bas ye hua ki us ne takalluf se baat ki
aur ham ne rote rote dupatte bhigo li.e
42
tum takalluf ko bhi ikhlaas samjhte ho faraaz
dost hota nahin har haath milaane vaala
36
tanqeed na taqraar badi der se chup hain
hairat hai mere yaar badi der se chup hain
goongon ko takalluq ke mawaaqe hain muyassar
ham maahir-e-guftaar badi der se chup hain
33
bhaai behnon ki mohabbat ka nasha mat poochiye
be-takalluf ho ga.e to gudgu
dii tak aa ga.e
32
mujh se bila-taqalluf ho ke milta hai
vo dost hai mira phoolon sa khilta hai
8
ham taalluq jise samjhte the
vo taalluq nahin takalluf tha
4
ab taalluq ko taalluq se mil
aanaa kaisa
ho ga.e KHaak to phir laut ke aanaa kaisa
tumko milnaa hi nahin tha to bataa sakte the
be-rukhi ye ye takalluf ye bah
aanaa kaisa
4
sabab jab bhi udaasi ka kisi ne ham se poocha hai
zuba par be-takalluf phir tira hi naam aaya hai
nahin aata kabhi fann-e-sukhan gar saath vo hota
bichhadna yaar ka ashraf ke kitna kaam aaya hai
4
kaun jaata hai kisi ke ghar bina koii takalluf
main gaya milne kisi se poochta tha kaam kya hai
4
kya takalluf karen ye kehne men
jo bhi KHush hai ham us se jalte hain
105
Nuance
Takalluq embodies the delicate balance between sincerity and social grace. It is the art of maintaining decorum while engaging with others, often masking true emotions behind a veil of politeness. In poetry, it can reflect the tension between inner feelings and outward expressions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'takalluq' to explore themes of societal expectations versus personal truth. It can depict the struggle to maintain appearances while harboring unspoken emotions. The word often contrasts with raw honesty, highlighting the complexity of human interactions.
Closing Insight
Takalluq in poetry reveals the intricate dance between authenticity and societal norms. It invites reflection on the masks we wear.