Meaning of
taq
ताक़ • طاق
English
niche; alcove; arch
Hindi
ताख़; अलमारी; मेहराब
Urdu
طاق; الماری; محراب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main ne mehnat se hatheli pe lakeeren kheenchin
vo jinhen kaatib-e-taqdeer nahin kheench sakaa
50
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
himmat taakat pyaar bharosa jo hai sab insey hi hai
kuchh number hain jin par maine akshar phone lagaaya hai
96
nigaahon ke taqaze chain se marne nahin dete
yahaañ manzar hi aise hain ki dil bharne nahin dete
humeen un se umeedein aasmaañ choone ki karte hain
humeen bacchon ko apne faisley karne nahin dete
85
ye zulf agar khul ke bikhar jaa.e to achha
is raat ki taqdeer sanwar jaa.e to achha
jis tarah se thodii si tere saath kati hai
baaki bhi usii tarah guzar jaa.e to achha
84
main unhin aabaadiyon men jee raha hota kahii
tum agar hanste nahin us din meri taqdeer par
79
yaaraan vo jo hai meraa maseeha-e-jaan-o-dil
be-had aziz hai mujhe achha ki.e baghair
main bistar-e-khayaal pe leta hooñ us ke paas
subh-e-azl se koi taqaza ki.e baghair
67
meri taqdeer men jalnaa hai to jal jaaunga
teraa vaa'da to nahin hooñ jo badal jaaunga
62
ghar ki taqseem men anganaai ganwa baithe hain
phool gulshan se shanaasaai ganwa baithe hain
baat aankhoñ se samajh lene ka daava mat kar
ham isee shauq men beenaai ganwa baithe hain
59
mustaqil bolta hi rehta hooñ
kitna KHaamosh hooñ main andar se
57
main ne mehnat se hatheli pe lakeeren kheenchin
vo jinhen kaatib-e-taqdeer nahin kheench sakaa
50
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
Nuance
In its original sense, 'taq' refers to a niche or an alcove, often found in traditional architecture. It is a space that holds significance, a small sanctuary within a larger structure. In poetry, this word evokes the idea of a hidden, sacred space, a place of contemplation or memory.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'taq' to symbolize a hidden part of the soul or a cherished memory. It can represent a place of refuge or introspection. The word contrasts with open spaces, emphasizing intimacy and secrecy.
Closing Insight
In the quiet of a 'taq', one finds the echoes of the heart's deepest whispers.