Meaning of
tavajjoh
तवज्जोह • برق
English
attention; focus; consideration
Hindi
ध्यान; एकाग्रता; विचार
Urdu
توجہ; ارتکاز; غور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
walid tira hai zulm ham par kar raha
yuñ bhejkar bazaar burke men tujhe
9
hazaar barq gire laakh aandhiyaan utthen
vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne waale hain
76
tod kar tujhko bhala meraa bhi kya ban jaata
ulta main apane li.e shart-e-sazaa ban jaata
jitni koshish hai teri ek tavajjoh ke li.e
usse kam men to main duniya ka KHuda ban jaata
48
chaaragar ai chaaragar chillaati thii
zaKHmon ko bhi haath nahin lagwaati thii
pata nahin kaisa maahol tha uske ghar
burka pahan ke shirten lene aati thii
48
mere rashk-e-qamar tu ne pahli nazar jab nazar se milaai mazaa aa gaya
barq si gir gaii kaam hi kar gaii aag aisi lagaaee mazaa aa gaya
39
kabhi yak-b-yak tavajjoh kabhi dafatan taghaaful
mujhe aazma raha hai koi rukh badal badal kar
25
ab aise zaaviye par lau rakhi jaane lagii hai
charaaghon ke tale bhi roshni jaane lagii hai
naya pahluu saleeqe se bayaañ karna padega
kahaanii ab tavajjoh se sooni jaane lagii hai
25
bas ek vahii thii jo bharose waali thii
varna to ye duniya dhoke waali thii
meri geeta men shaamil thii aayat bhi
is krishna ki radha burkhe waali thii
24
kisi ki barq-e-nazar se na bijliyon se jale
kuchh is tarah ki ho ta'aamir aashiyaane ki
22
socho kitna achha ho saka hai
ye sab pahle jaisa ho saka hai
burkhe waali vo chandan vaala main
sahab kya ye rishta ho saka hai
14
walid tira hai zulm ham par kar raha
yuñ bhejkar bazaar burke men tujhe
9
hazaar barq gire laakh aandhiyaan utthen
vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne waale hain
76
Nuance
The word 'tavajjoh' evokes a sense of directed focus and attentive consideration. In poetry, it often deepens to encompass the emotional and intellectual engagement one might have with a subject or a beloved. It suggests a deliberate turning of one's mind and heart towards something of significance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tavajjoh' to express the intensity of focus on a beloved or an idea. It can convey the longing to be noticed or the depth of contemplation. Often contrasted with indifference, it highlights the yearning for connection.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'tavajjoh' becomes a bridge between the heart and the world, a silent plea for recognition and understanding.