Meaning of
unwaan
उनवान • عنوان
English
title; heading; subject
Hindi
शीर्षक; विषय; विषयवस्तु
Urdu
عنوان; موضوع; سرخی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
varq par aaj ke barson men thehra hai falak aao
likhen zindaan men bhi nazm ham unwaan jo bhi ho
0
kisi be-naam rishte ko naya ik naam dene se
bikhar jaati hain kuchh naz
men faqat unwaan dene se
14
kiya hai ishq to is
men munaafa kya khasaara kya
faqat ham to ise inaam ka unwaan dete hain
5
kahaanii men kaii kirdaar hote hain
magar unwaan keval ek hota hai
3
bin takhallus ke kahii unwaan ho jaata hai kya
pet jisne bhar diya bhagwaan ho jaata hai kya
2
zulf jab uski pareshaan hua karti thii
shayari ka naya unwaan hua karti thii
aaj jo dushman-e-jaan meri banii phirti hai
yaar vo ladki meri jaan hua karti thii
2
dhadkane ka samaan ho tum
mirii zeest ki jaan ho tum
mirii zindagi nazm jaisi
aur us ka vo unwaan ho tum
1
mashwara do daastaanen ishq ka unwaan kya doon
hijr khilwat dard zillat be-wafaai ism rehlat
1
hui hai nazm sanam nazm ka ye hai unwaan
haseen nazm ho tum behtareen shaair ki
0
varq par aaj ke barson men thehra hai falak aao
likhen zindaan men bhi nazm ham unwaan jo bhi ho
0
kisi be-naam rishte ko naya ik naam dene se
bikhar jaati hain kuchh naz
men faqat unwaan dene se
14
Nuance
Unwaan signifies the essence or the main theme of a work. In poetry, it often encapsulates the core idea or the central motif, guiding the reader through the narrative. It is the gateway to understanding the deeper layers of a poem.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'unwaan' to set the stage for their work, hinting at the themes and emotions to be explored. It serves as a prelude, inviting the reader into the world of the poem.
Closing Insight
Unwaan is the key to unlocking the poetic journey, a beacon guiding the reader's exploration.