Meaning of
auqaat
औक़ात • اوقات
English
times; circumstances; status
Hindi
समय; परिस्थितियाँ; स्थिति
Urdu
اوقات; حالات; حیثیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Dekhe duniya panchhii ka zarf
6
shaakhon se toot jaayen vo patte nahin hain ham
aandhi se koi kah de ki auqaat men rahe
437
saal ke teen sau painsath din men ek bhi raat nahin hai uski
vo mujhe chhod de aur KHush bhi rahe itni auqaat nahin hai uski
69
ye hunar rab ne meri zaat men rakha hua hai
achchhe achho ko bhi auqaat men rakha hua hai
57
sau chaand bhi chamkengi to kya baat banegi
tum aa.e to is raat ki auqaat banegi
45
bahut si hain jagah rahne ki yuñ to
magar auqaat ka apna maza hai
33
apni hasti ka bhi insaan ko irfaan hua
KHaak phir KHaak thii auqaat se aage na badhi
20
zindagi ki khokhli haihaat pe rah jaate hain
vo jo kamzorf hain auqaat pe rah jaate hain
odh letii hai sharaafat ki rida roz sehar
aur ilzaam faqat raat pe rah jaate hain
12
sahne waale ko gar sabr aa jaa.e to phir samjho
kehne waalon ki auqaat faqat do kaudi ki hai
8
nahin dii hai kisi ko bhi ijaazat dil men rahne ki
rakha auqaat men sabko vo rahte bhi wahin hain ab
7
Dekhe duniya panchhii ka zarf
6
shaakhon se toot jaayen vo patte nahin hain ham
aandhi se koi kah de ki auqaat men rahe
437
Nuance
Auqaat reflects the changing tides of time and circumstance, a reminder of life's transient nature. In poetry, it often captures the essence of moments that define or alter one's path.
Poetic Usage
Poets use auqaat to explore the fluidity of time and status. It contrasts with permanence, often evoking nostalgia or reflection.
Closing Insight
Auqaat reminds us of the fleeting nature of life, urging us to cherish each moment.