Meaning of
baqa
बक़ा • بقا
English
eternity; permanence; survival
Hindi
अनंतता; स्थायित्व; अस्तित्व
Urdu
بقا; دوام; ہمیشگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
rakh ke sar sajde men apna ye kaha bujhaakar ne
deen-e-islam ko is tarah baqa dii jaa.e
qaasim-o-aun-o-mohammad ali akbar asghar
baazu abbaas ke zainab ki rida dii jaa.e
0
bas usii dard men hai lutfe baqa
dard jo ain sheen qaf men hai
4
baqaul unke main ghazlein kamaal likhta hooñ
vo bekhbar hain unhin ka jamaal likhta hooñ
2
shaayri ka nasha to shaair ka aabe-baqa thehra
gar jo cigarette hoti to kab ka main chhod dena tha
1
badi mushkil se ye sapna hua hai
bakaaya tha teraa deedaar kab se
1
hisaabon kii kitaaben khol apni
bataa ab kes kya hain naam mere
bataa de jo bakaaya rah gaya tha
bataa ab shesh kya hain kaam mere
1
rakh ke sar sajde men apna ye kaha bujhaakar ne
deen-e-islam ko is tarah baqa dii jaa.e
qaasim-o-aun-o-mohammad ali akbar asghar
baazu abbaas ke zainab ki rida dii jaa.e
0
bas usii dard men hai lutfe baqa
dard jo ain sheen qaf men hai
4
Nuance
Baqa signifies the concept of eternal existence, a permanence that defies the transient nature of life. In poetry, it often reflects the soul's journey towards immortality or the enduring nature of love.
Poetic Usage
Poets use baqa to explore themes of immortality and the eternal nature of the soul. It is often juxtaposed with fana (annihilation) to highlight the duality of existence. Baqa can also symbolize the timelessness of true love.
Closing Insight
Baqa invites contemplation on the eternal aspects of existence. It whispers of the soul's timeless journey.