Meaning of
tarkash
तरकश • ترکش
English
quiver; container for arrows
Hindi
तरकश; तीर रखने का पात्र
Urdu
ترکش; تیر رکھنے کا ظرف
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mazhabi dhanush ne hi laaien dooriyaan abtar
varna ik hi tarkash men the rakhe hue ham sab
0
main apne phool lekar kis ilaake men nikal aaya
yahaañ ke log to tarkash ko bhi guldaan kahte hai
jo chakki chal rahi hai uske dono paath ulte hai
jo be-iimaan hai vo ham ko be-iimaan kahte hai
4
mere tarkash men saare teer the aur
vo mujhse qatl phir bhi ho na paaya
1
dost kaii hain nazar men fikr usii sarkash kii
teer kaii kha ke bhi chaah usii tarkash kii
1
dekh tarkash men bahut hain teer lekin
yuddh men is paarth main ye jaanta hooñ
1
bas hua taqdeer ya hai kuchh abhii
teer tarkash men hain kitne rah ga.e
0
mazhabi dhanush ne hi laaien dooriyaan abtar
varna ik hi tarkash men the rakhe hue ham sab
0
main apne phool lekar kis ilaake men nikal aaya
yahaañ ke log to tarkash ko bhi guldaan kahte hai
jo chakki chal rahi hai uske dono paath ulte hai
jo be-iimaan hai vo ham ko be-iimaan kahte hai
4
Nuance
A quiver is a container for arrows, symbolizing readiness and potential action. In poetry, it often represents hidden strength or the anticipation of conflict.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to convey themes of preparedness, hidden power, and the tension before action. It can also symbolize the burden of choices.
Closing Insight
Tarkash embodies the silent strength and readiness that precedes decisive action.