Meaning of
tazakkur
तज़क्कुर • تذکر
English
remembrance; mention
Hindi
स्मरण; उल्लेख
Urdu
یاد; ذکر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jo kehna chahti hooñ vo to kah nahin paati
zabaan pe tazkire aab-o-hawa ke rakhti hooñ
0
chaand nazre jhuka ke baith gaya
hamne chheda tha tazkira teraa
1
haaye vo til ki chhodo rahne do
ghair-waajib hai tazkira karna
1
mujh...ko ilhaam kyuuñ nahin hota
jab meraa tazkira vo karti hain
1
tazkira chhedo na uski be-vafaaii ka
ab tumhein ham kya bataaye baat kya kya hain
0
kiya hai tazkira jab se tumhaara
hamaare log peechhe pad ga.e hain
0
jo kehna chahti hooñ vo to kah nahin paati
zabaan pe tazkire aab-o-hawa ke rakhti hooñ
0
chaand nazre jhuka ke baith gaya
hamne chheda tha tazkira teraa
1
Nuance
Tazakkur evokes the act of remembering, a gentle recall of past moments or people. In poetry, it deepens the emotional resonance by connecting the present with cherished memories, often tinged with nostalgia.
Poetic Usage
Poets use tazakkur to weave threads of memory into their verses. It can evoke a sense of longing or a celebration of past joys. It contrasts with forgetfulness, highlighting the value of remembrance.
Closing Insight
Tazakkur is a bridge between the past and present, a gentle reminder of the enduring power of memory.