Meaning of
zau
ज़ौ • ذو
English
light; radiance; brilliance
Hindi
प्रकाश; चमक; दीप्ति
Urdu
روشنی; چمک; تابانی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ek zaun ka nasha jo utarta hi nahin
u
uupar se teri yaad zehan se nahin jaati
4
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
kaagazon ki kashtii par dil ke zakham dhote hain
haath lagti cheezein ko haath lagte khote hain
ek din andhere ne aake mujhse bola ye
jo udaas rahte nain vo udaas hote hain
6
meer ghalib zaauq mumin daag padh kar thak ga.e
kaash ke tum baith kar KHud ko bhi padh lete kabhi
4
ek zaun ka nasha jo utarta hi nahin
u
uupar se teri yaad zehan se nahin jaati
4
ishq ka zauq-e-nazara muft men badnaam hai
husn KHud be-taab hai jalwa dikhaane ke li.e
39
Nuance
Zau captures the essence of light in its purest form, a brilliance that transcends the ordinary. In poetry, it often symbolizes enlightenment, clarity, and divine presence, casting away shadows of ignorance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use zau to evoke images of dawn breaking, the first light of morning, or the inner light of wisdom. It contrasts with darkness, both literal and metaphorical, and often serves as a metaphor for hope and renewal.
Closing Insight
Zau is a beacon in the poetic landscape, guiding readers towards illumination and understanding.