Meaning of
barkaar
बरकार • برقرار
English
maintained; sustained
Hindi
बरकरार; बनाए रखना
Urdu
برقرار; برقرار رکھنا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
itnaa nigaahon se kisi ko bhi na dekho barqaraar
ye saadgi bha jaati bhi hai dekhne se baar-baar
1
tujhi ko dekhoonga jab tak hain barqaraar aañkhen
mirii nazar na phiregi tiri nazar kii tarah
7
ho barqaraar husn pe
raunaq shabaab aur may
3
haar kar bhi barqaraar hai meraa ghuroor
dekh shah ko pa liya hai maine maat se
2
hausale hon hijr men bhi barqaraar
laut aate hai sanam thak haar kar
2
jab tak hai barqaraar yahaan bhookh ka wujood
tab tak nahin thamega gunaahon ka silsila
1
itnaa nigaahon se kisi ko bhi na dekho barqaraar
ye saadgi bha jaati bhi hai dekhne se baar-baar
1
tujhi ko dekhoonga jab tak hain barqaraar aañkhen
mirii nazar na phiregi tiri nazar kii tarah
7
Nuance
Barkaar suggests a sense of continuity and endurance. In poetry, it often conveys the idea of steadfastness in the face of change, a quiet strength that holds firm.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'barkaar' to express the resilience of love or ideals. It is often used to contrast with fleeting moments, emphasizing what remains constant.
Closing Insight
In the enduring spirit of 'barkaar', poetry finds a testament to the unyielding aspects of the human soul.