Meaning of
zaauq
ज़ौक़ • ذوق
English
taste; inclination
Hindi
स्वाद; रुचि
Urdu
ذائقہ; رغبت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kahaan hamse dua hogii kahaan nohe padhoonga ab
tumhein sab maang lenge ham khade mehraab dekhenge
2
ishq ka zauq-e-nazara muft men badnaam hai
husn KHud be-taab hai jalwa dikhaane ke li.e
39
haseen itni hai tu zauq-e-nazar to ban gaya hooñ main
magar dil kii kiyaari men naya kuchh bo nahin saktaa
31
ai shauq-e-nazara kya kahiye nazaron men koi soorat hi nahin
ai zauq-e-tasavvur kya kijeye ham soorat-e-jaanaan bhool ga.e
28
safar ke baad bhi zauq-e-safar na rah jaa.e
khayal o KHvaab men ab ke bhi ghar na rah jaa.e
22
ab koi mujhse ghazal hogii nahin
jauq danaai kalam sab kuchh khatm
9
ghulaami men na kaam aati hain shamshirein na tadbeerein
jo ho zauq-e-yaqeen paida to kat jaati hain zanjeeren
9
har ik maqaam se aage maqaam hai teraa
hayaat zauq-e-safar ke siva kuchh aur nahin
6
meer ghalib zaauq mumin daag padh kar thak ga.e
kaash ke tum baith kar KHud ko bhi padh lete kabhi
4
zaauq se jo poochte deewane ho
shauq se phir ham bhi kahte aapke
3
kahaan hamse dua hogii kahaan nohe padhoonga ab
tumhein sab maang lenge ham khade mehraab dekhenge
2
ishq ka zauq-e-nazara muft men badnaam hai
husn KHud be-taab hai jalwa dikhaane ke li.e
39
Nuance
The word 'zaauq' embodies a refined sense of taste and appreciation. It originally refers to the ability to discern and enjoy the subtleties of flavor or art. In poetry, it extends to the realm of aesthetic sensibility, where the heart and mind are attuned to the beauty and nuances of life, art, and emotion.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zaauq' to express a deep appreciation for beauty and art. It can denote a cultivated sensibility or a refined taste in literature and music. The word contrasts with 'bezaauq', highlighting the richness of perception.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'zaauq' invites us to savor the delicate flavors of life, urging a deeper engagement with the world around us.