Meaning of
bai't
बैअ'त • بیعت
English
pledge; allegiance
Hindi
प्रतिज्ञा; निष्ठा
Urdu
عہد; وفاداری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
phir aaj adam shaam se gamgeen hai tabeeyat
phir aaj sar-e-shaam main kuchh soch raha hooñ
25
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
kaise aakaash men sooraakh nahin ho saka
ek patthar to tabi'at se uchaalo yaaro
91
kuchh tabiyat men udaasi bhi hua karti hai
har koi ishq ka maara ho zaroori to nahin
60
ham hain rahe-ummeed se bilkul pare pare
ab intzaar aapka koi kare kare
maine to yuñ hi apni tabiyat sunaai thii
tum to lagin safaaiyaan dene are are
54
tum is KHamosh tabeeyat pe tanj mat karna
vo sochta hai bahut aur bolta kam hai
52
mujhe ye dar hai teri aarzoo na mit jaa.e
bahut dinon se tabeeyat mirii udaas nahin
36
zaraa sa gham hua aur ro diye ham
badi naazuk tabeeyat ho gaii hai
35
ham-rahee ki baat mat kar imtihaan ho jaayega
ham subuk ho jaayenge tujh ko giran ho jaayega
30
ishq se tabeeyat ne zeest ka mazaa paaya
dard ki davaa paai dard-e-be-dawa paaya
29
phir aaj adam shaam se gamgeen hai tabeeyat
phir aaj sar-e-shaam main kuchh soch raha hooñ
25
karta nahin khayal teraa is khayal se
tang aa gaya agar tu meri dekhbhaal se
chal mere saath aur tabiyat ki fikr chhod
do meel door hai meraa ghar aspataal se
158
Nuance
The word 'bai't' signifies a solemn promise or a vow of loyalty. It carries the weight of commitment and the gravity of one's word. In poetry, it often reflects themes of devotion, fidelity, and the sacred bond between individuals or between a person and their ideals.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'bai't' to explore the profound connections forged through promises. It can symbolize the enduring strength of loyalty and the moral weight of one's commitments.
Closing Insight
In 'bai't', the sacredness of a promise is a testament to the enduring power of faith and fidelity.