Word Meaning
लहज़ा
lahza
hinoun
Meaning
A moment, an instant, or a brief span of time.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, lahza signifies an instant, a fleeting moment, or the blink of an eye. In this couplet, 'har lahza' emphasizes the beloved's unbroken, continuous gaze lingering intently upon the lover's heart at every single moment. It conveys both scrutiny and the persistent tension of romantic exchange.
Etymology
Arabic (لحظة / laḥẓah), originally meaning a glance, which evolved into a fleeting moment.
Usage
Frequently combined with 'har' (हर लहज़ा / हर क्षण) in ghazals to evoke the perpetual agony or anticipation of love.
Examples
har lahza-e-furqat (every instant of separation)
ek lahza thehar jaana (pausing for just a moment)
Synonyms
पलक्षणदम
Related Words
लम्हाघड़ीदक़ीक़ा