Meaning of
akarba
अकरबा • اقربا
English
relatives; kin
Hindi
रिश्तेदार; संबंधी
Urdu
رشتہ دار; عزیز
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aatish-e-shauq yuñ niraale hain
ham alag hi mizaaj waale hain
aqriba doston kii soorat men
saanp KHud aasteen men pale hain
0
ye hi sabab hai mukhalif hain akarba mere
meraa mizaaj hai sach baat munh pe bolta hooñ
1
hamaare doston aur aqriba ki jaanib se
mata-e-jaan ko eid-ul-azha mubarak ho
1
hamaare qatl ki saajish men akarba the sabhi
tha kaun-kaun ye shaamil bayaan kaise karoon
fareb-o-ranj tere be-vafaaii aur sitam
ye poochta hai meraa dil bayaan kaise karoon
0
bazm-e-shaa
dii saja rahe hain ham
farz apna nibha rahe hain ham
doston aqriba azeezon ko
apne ghar par bula rahe hain ham
0
aatish-e-shauq yuñ niraale hain
ham alag hi mizaaj waale hain
aqriba doston kii soorat men
saanp KHud aasteen men pale hain
0
ye hi sabab hai mukhalif hain akarba mere
meraa mizaaj hai sach baat munh pe bolta hooñ
1
Nuance
The word 'akarba' evokes the warmth and closeness of familial bonds. In poetry, it often symbolizes the intricate web of relationships that define one's identity and place in the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'akarba' to explore themes of belonging and heritage. It can reflect the comfort of home or the weight of familial expectations.
Closing Insight
In the embrace of 'akarba', one finds both solace and duty.