Meaning of
tavakko
तवक़्क़ो • توقع
English
expectation; hope
Hindi
उम्मीद; आशा
Urdu
امید; آس
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chalo ik baat se bebaar ki mujh...ko tasalli hai
tavqo KHud kisi se vo kabhi dil men nahin rakhta
0
itni tavakkuat zamaane ko hamse hai
utni to umr bhi nahin laaye likha ke ham
30
bas yuñ hi dil ko tavakko sii hai tujh se warna
jaanta hooñ ki muqaddar hai mera tanhaaii
7
raushni ghar kii zaroori hai magar
dil ko bhi thodii tavakko chahiye
4
ye sach hai usse milne ki tavakko phir nahin karte
magar pahli mohabbat ko bhulaaya bhi nahin jaata
2
gilaa kyun ho agar poocha na meraa haal tak usne
tavakko ye hi thii meri taghaful-aashna se jab
2
uski marzi jise tavqo de
ye to bas ek hai samaan meraa
2
zindagi men k
abhii nahin karna
ye mohabbat abhii nahin karna
ab tujhe choo saken nahin mumkin
tum tavakko abhii nahin karna
1
khabar teri zaraa si chahiye bas
mujhe kya chaand taare kahkashaan se
siva aañsu ke kuchh milnaa nahin hai
tavqko kuchh na rakh mujh raaygaan se
1
nit vafaa ki tawakku'at na rakh
ishq men ye haraam hai saahil
1
chalo ik baat se bebaar ki mujh...ko tasalli hai
tavqo KHud kisi se vo kabhi dil men nahin rakhta
0
itni tavakkuat zamaane ko hamse hai
utni to umr bhi nahin laaye likha ke ham
30
Nuance
In its original sense, 'tavakko' signifies a state of waiting with hope, a gentle anticipation of what is to come. Poetry has embraced this word to express the delicate balance between desire and patience, where the heart waits in silent yearning.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'tavakko' to explore themes of longing and patience. It captures the essence of waiting for a beloved, a dream, or a moment of fulfillment. The word contrasts with despair, highlighting a hopeful endurance.
Closing Insight
Tavakko is a gentle reminder of the beauty in waiting. It speaks to the heart's quiet strength.