Meaning of
afaaq
आफ़ाक़ • آفاق
English
horizons; limits; boundaries
Hindi
क्षितिज; सीमाएँ; हदें
Urdu
افق; حدود; سرحدیں
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
muskurata hua ye gulshan-e-aafaq mira
yahaañ har shaam teri khushboo bikhar jaati hai
1
le saans bhi aahista ki naazuk hai bahut kaam
aafaq ki is kaargah-e-sheeshaagari ka
26
Ahd e rafaaqat theek hai lekin mujh ko aisa lagta hai
26
muskurata hua ye gulshan-e-aafaq mira
yahaañ har shaam teri khushboo bikhar jaati hai
1
le saans bhi aahista ki naazuk hai bahut kaam
aafaq ki is kaargah-e-sheeshaagari ka
26
Nuance
Originally, 'afaaq' refers to the horizons or boundaries of the physical world. In poetry, it symbolizes the limitless potential of the human spirit and the quest for knowledge beyond visible confines.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'afaaq' to evoke the sense of exploration and the yearning to transcend earthly limitations. It often contrasts with confinement and stagnation.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'afaaq' invites us to dream beyond the visible.