Meaning of
abd
अब्द • عبد
English
servant; devotee; worshipper
Hindi
सेवक; भक्त; उपासक
Urdu
خادم; پرستار; عبادت گزار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
duniya ki tabdeeli men bachpan se bacche kat ga.e
naav sadke kha gaii pedon se jhoole kat ga.e
KHvaab ki khaatir kirayedaar ban baithe hain ham
ghar banaane ke li.e ham ladke ghar se kat ga.e
13
tum par ik din marte marte mar jaana hai
deewane ko kahaan khabar hai ghar jaana hai
ek shabd tumko andhere ka khauf dilaakar
baad men KHud bhi jaan bujhkar dar jaana hai
54
ik ladka shabdon ka jaal bichaata hai
aur ik ladki khwaab pirone lagti hai
53
jo ye mumkin nahin kalyug men raam ho jaaun
meri KHvaahish hai ki abdul kalaam ho jaaun
47
humeen ko qaateel kahegi duniya hamaara hi qatl-e-aam hogaa
humeen kuein khodte firenge humeen pe paani haraam hogaa
agar yahii zehaniyat rahi to mujhe ye dar hai ki is sadi meinna koi abdul hameed hogaa na koi abdul kalaam hogaa
41
tumhaare saath chalne par jo dil raazi nahin hota
bahut pahle ham apna faisla tabdeel kar lete
36
ye nahin hain shabd keval jo bhi tum ye sun rahi
sirf likhte hi nahin ab bolte ham hain tujhe
34
kab tak pade rahoge hawaon ke haath men
kab tak chalega khokhle shabdon ka kaarobaar
28
shahar ka tabdeel hona shaad rahna aur udaas
raunqen jitni yahaañ hain auraton ke dam se hain
24
tabdeeliyon ka nashsha mujh par chadha hua hai
kapde badal raha hooñ chehra badal raha hooñ
19
duniya ki tabdeeli men bachpan se bacche kat ga.e
naav sadke kha gaii pedon se jhoole kat ga.e
KHvaab ki khaatir kirayedaar ban baithe hain ham
ghar banaane ke li.e ham ladke ghar se kat ga.e
13
tum par ik din marte marte mar jaana hai
deewane ko kahaan khabar hai ghar jaana hai
ek shabd tumko andhere ka khauf dilaakar
baad men KHud bhi jaan bujhkar dar jaana hai
54
Nuance
In its original sense, 'abd' signifies a servant or one who is devoted to a higher power. In poetry, this word often evokes the humility and dedication of the human spirit in its quest for divine connection.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'abd' to explore themes of devotion and surrender. It contrasts with words of power or autonomy, highlighting the beauty in submission to love or faith.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'abd' becomes a symbol of the soul's journey towards the divine, a testament to the beauty found in humility.