Meaning of
takhallus
तख़ल्लुस • تخلص
English
pen name; pseudonym
Hindi
उपनाम; छद्म नाम
Urdu
قلمی نام; فرضی نام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
meer takhallus rakh lene se
meer koii ho jaayega kya
0
yoon haq jataate main ghazal hooñ vo takhallus hai koi
behron men karte qaid misre rabt men hote nahin
13
uske lahzhe men kalaakaari nahin thii
nakhray the uske adaakaari nahin thii
arqam uskaa bas takhallus hi vafaa tha
par baaki us men vafaaadaari nahin thii
2
bin takhallus ke kahii unwaan ho jaata hai kya
pet jisne bhar diya bhagwaan ho jaata hai kya
2
takhallus meraa yaad aayega tumko
mahaadev ko jab pukaara karoge
2
kisi kisi ke to sheron men baat hoti hain
kisi kisi ka takhallus se kaam chaltaa hain
0
meer takhallus rakh lene se
meer koii ho jaayega kya
0
yoon haq jataate main ghazal hooñ vo takhallus hai koi
behron men karte qaid misre rabt men hote nahin
13
Nuance
In the world of poetry, a 'takhallus' is more than just a pen name. It is a signature of the poet's soul, a chosen identity that reflects their inner world and creative spirit. Historically, poets have used it to conceal their true identity, but over time, it became a mark of personal style and thematic focus.
Poetic Usage
Poets often weave their takhallus into the final couplet of a ghazal, creating a personal touch. It serves as a bridge between the poet's inner world and the audience, inviting readers to explore the layers of meaning behind the chosen name.
Closing Insight
A takhallus is a whisper of the poet's true self, echoing through the verses.