Meaning of
aabi
आबी • آبی
English
watery; aquatic; related to water
Hindi
जल से संबंधित; जलीय
Urdu
پانی سے متعلق; آبی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ek hi baar nazar padti hai un par taabish
aur phir vo hi lagaataar nazar aate hain
56
maana ki teri deed ke qaabil nahin hooñ main
tu miraa shauq dekh miraa intizaar dekh
297
tu bhi kab mere mutaabik mujhe dukh de paaya
kis ne bharna tha ye paimaana agar khaali tha
ek dukh ye ki tu milne nahin aaya mujhse
ek dukh ye hai us din meraa ghar khaali tha
162
dil se saabit karo ki zinda ho
saans lena koi suboot nahin
139
ab dost koi laao mukaabil men hamaare
dushman to koi kad ke barabar nahin niklaa
117
apne dil men takaza hamko
aur gale se lagaaoge hamko
ham nahin itne pyaar ke qaabil
tum to paagal banaoge hamko
106
apne chehre se jo zaahir hai chhupaayen kaise
teri marzi ke mutaabiq nazar aayen kaise
97
man men ek iraada hota hai taabish
raja pahle pyaada hota hai taabish
maanta hooñ majbooriyaan theen kuchh dikkat thii
par vaa'da to vaa'da hota hai taabish
75
itni jal
dii kya rahtii hai milne ki
suit gulaabi aur dupatta kaala hai
63
har ladke men ek kharaabi hoti hai
us..ko apna ishq ibadat lagta hai
56
ek hi baar nazar padti hai un par taabish
aur phir vo hi lagaataar nazar aate hain
56
maana ki teri deed ke qaabil nahin hooñ main
tu miraa shauq dekh miraa intizaar dekh
297
Nuance
The word 'aabi' evokes the essence of water, its fluidity and life-giving properties. In poetry, it often symbolizes purity, clarity, and the gentle flow of emotions, akin to a stream that nourishes the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aabi' to describe eyes that reflect the depths of the ocean or emotions that flow like a gentle river. It contrasts with fiery or harsh imagery, offering a serene and calming presence.
Closing Insight
In its gentle embrace, 'aabi' carries the weight of emotions with a tranquil grace.