Meaning of
teg
तेग़ • تیغ
English
sword; blade
Hindi
तलवार; धार
Urdu
تلوار; دھار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mashwara ja kaho dushmanon se zara
sar katega mira par jhukega nahin
7
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
tumhaara haath mere haath se na chhootegana khaandaan se darunga na main zamaane se
36
khaak ho jaayenge ham khaak men mil kar teri
tujhse rishta na kabhi arze watan tootega
24
aankh vo ik shahar jis
men dam ghutega
dil men rahna ghar men rahne kii tarah hai
23
ai watan ik roz teri KHaak men kho jaayenge so jaayenge
mar ke bhi rishta nahin chhootega hindustan se imaan se
18
kabhi to nasl-o-watan-parasti ki teergii ko shikast hogii
kabhi to shaam-e-alam mitegi kabhi to subh-e-khushi milegi
15
tumhein bhi dikhega kabhi shah ka asli chehra
tumhaari bhi aankhoñ se patti hategi kisi din
14
tamaam umr mitega nahin vo rooh se phir
agar kisi ko kabhi bhi kisi ka rang laga
13
main tujhko bhool jaaun magar mas'ala ye hai
kaise kategi umr teri yaad ke baghair
12
mashwara ja kaho dushmanon se zara
sar katega mira par jhukega nahin
7
tegh-baazi ka shauq apni jagah
aap to qatl-e-aam kar rahe hain
82
Nuance
The word 'teg' evokes the sharpness and precision of a blade. In poetry, it often symbolizes power, conflict, and the fine line between life and death. The imagery of a sword cuts through illusions, revealing truths that are both beautiful and terrifying.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'teg' to explore themes of valor and vulnerability. It may represent the hero's journey or the lover's plight. The sword's dual nature - both protective and destructive - is a rich metaphor for human experience.
Closing Insight
Teg is a word of sharp contrasts, embodying the duality of creation and destruction. It cuts to the heart of poetic truth.