Meaning of
vajoo
वजू • وضو
English
ablution; ritual washing
Hindi
अभिषेक; धार्मिक धुलाई
Urdu
وضو; مذہبی غسل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aadmiyyat ke taqaazaat nibha saka hooñ
teri kashtii ko main saahil se laga saka hooñ
maine samjha hai tujhe apna vajood-e-saani
kaise meyaar teraa dil se giraa saka hooñ
7
hai raam ke vujood pe hindostaan ko naaz
ahl-e-nazar samjhte hain us ko imaam-e-hind
66
koi sawaal zindagi ka hal nahin hua
padhne men saari umr gavaane ke baawajood
41
mujhse meraa vujood to saabit nahin hua
tu aankh bhar ke dekh le hone lagunga main
40
ada hua na qarz aur vujood khatm ho gaya
main zindagi ka dete dete sood khatm ho gaya
38
gulaab haath men ho aankh men sitaara ho
koi vujood mohabbat ka isti'aara ho
37
tar-daamani pe shaikh hamaari na jaaiyo
daaman nichod den to farishte wazu karen
29
jis..ko badaa garoor tha apne vujood par
vo aaftaab shaam ki chaukhat pe mar gaya
26
mujhe tumko chhoote pata lag gaya tha
ki us dopahar the nahin ba-wazoo tum
23
yoonhi insaanon ke shehron men mila apna vujood
kisi veeraane men ik phool khila ho jaise
12
aadmiyyat ke taqaazaat nibha saka hooñ
teri kashtii ko main saahil se laga saka hooñ
maine samjha hai tujhe apna vajood-e-saani
kaise meyaar teraa dil se giraa saka hooñ
7
hai raam ke vujood pe hindostaan ko naaz
ahl-e-nazar samjhte hain us ko imaam-e-hind
66
Nuance
Vajoo signifies a ritual purification, a cleansing of the body and spirit. In poetry, it often symbolizes renewal and preparation, a moment of pause before embarking on a spiritual or emotional journey.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'vajoo' to convey themes of purity and readiness. It can reflect the cleansing of past burdens or the preparation for new beginnings. The word contrasts with chaos, highlighting serenity and focus.
Closing Insight
Vajoo is a gentle reminder of the purity that precedes profound journeys.