Meaning of
zaawiye
ज़ाविये • زاویے
English
angles; perspectives
Hindi
कोण; दृष्टिकोण
Urdu
زاوئے; نقطہ نظر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kabhi apni aankh se zindagi pe nazar na kii
vahii zaaviye ki jo aam the mujhe kha ga.e
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do aañkhen hain do palken hain jabeen hai choomne KHaatir
bahut se zaaviye hain us badan men dekhne laayak
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ab aise zaaviye par lau rakhi jaane lagii hai
charaaghon ke tale bhi roshni jaane lagii hai
naya pahluu saleeqe se bayaañ karna padega
kahaanii ab tavajjoh se sooni jaane lagii hai
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tilmilaate hain dua se dil-jale ahbaab men
aaj kal aate hain mere zaawiye surkhaab men
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dekho jis zaaviye se dil-kash hai
vo to maah-e-tamaam hai qaisar
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jahaan sukoon mile us zaaviye men dhaal mujhe
tira hi aks hooñ bachchon kii tarah paal mujhe
main har qadam pe tire saath hi rahoonga dost
tu aankh meech ke ik baar to uchaal mujhe
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har raat khatm hoti hai har subh-dam shuruat
is zaaviye se dekhta hooñ zindagi ko main
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har ek zaaviye se vo badan shagufta hai
mujhe ye dar hai ki murjha na jaa.e choone se
0
rang khushboo phool-titli saagar-o-meena ke baad
ab ghazal ko kuchh naye hi zaaviye darkaar hain
0
kabhi apni aankh se zindagi pe nazar na kii
vahii zaaviye ki jo aam the mujhe kha ga.e
0
do aañkhen hain do palken hain jabeen hai choomne KHaatir
bahut se zaaviye hain us badan men dekhne laayak
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'zaawiye' refers to the geometric angles or perspectives from which something is viewed. In poetry, this expands to the myriad ways in which life and emotions can be perceived, each angle offering a different insight or truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zaawiye' to explore the complexity of human emotions. It suggests that every experience can be viewed from multiple angles, each revealing a unique aspect of truth. It contrasts with the idea of a singular perspective, emphasizing diversity in understanding.
Closing Insight
Zaawiye invites us to embrace the multiplicity of perspectives, enriching our understanding of the world.