Meaning of
a'daavat
अ'दावत • عداوت
English
enmity; hostility
Hindi
द्वेष; शत्रुता
Urdu
دشمنی; عداوت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na jaane kin adawaton ke ham shikaar ho ga.e
ki dil ko saaf rakkha to gunaahgaar ho ga.e
zamaana chahta tha ham bhi un ke rang men dhale
ham apne rang men rahe to daagdaar ho ga.e
0
adaavaten theen taghaaful tha ranjishen theen bahut
bichhadne waale men sab kuchh tha be-vafaaii na thii
37
adaavaten koii nahin bhula sakaa lag ke gale
hawa ka sajda bhi kiya par aandhiyaan chalti raheen
4
ye ajeeb hi hain adaavaten jo isi sadi ka shajar nahin
vo hi daav abr sa jab chale hai to baadlon ka bhi dar nahin
1
na jaane kin adawaton ke ham shikaar ho ga.e
ki dil ko saaf rakkha to gunaahgaar ho ga.e
zamaana chahta tha ham bhi un ke rang men dhale
ham apne rang men rahe to daagdaar ho ga.e
0
adaavaten theen taghaaful tha ranjishen theen bahut
bichhadne waale men sab kuchh tha be-vafaaii na thii
37
Nuance
A'daavat carries the weight of deep-seated animosity. In poetry, it often explores the darker shades of human emotion, delving into the complexities of hatred and the scars it leaves behind.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'a'daavat' to reflect on the destructive nature of enmity. It is a mirror to the inner turmoil that such feelings can cause.
Closing Insight
A'daavat is a shadow that lingers in the heart. It is a reminder of the battles fought within.