Meaning of
bayaa
बया • بیا
English
weaver bird; symbol of craftsmanship
Hindi
बुनकर पक्षी; शिल्प कौशल का प्रतीक
Urdu
بُنکر پرندہ; ہنر مندی کی علامت
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
mujhe bhi bakhsh de lehje ki khushbayaani sab
tere asar men hain alfaaz sab m'aani sab
mere badan ko khilaati hai phool ki maanind
ki us nigaah men hai dhoop chaanv paani sab
31
agar hai ishq saccha to nigaahon se bayaañ hogaa
zabaan se bolna bhi kya koi izhaar hota hai
130
hain aur bhi duniya men suKHan-var bahut achchhe
kahte hain ki ghalib ka hai andaaz-e-bayaan aur
97
shauq hai is dil-e-darinda ko
aap ke hont kaat khaane ka
70
gham bayaañ karne ka koi aur dhang ijaad kar
teri aankhoñ ka yah paani to puraana ho gaya
55
meri har baat be-asar hi rahi
naqs hai kuchh mire bayaan men kya
53
ek awaaz pe aa jaati hai daudi daudi
dasht-o-sehra-o-bayaaban nahin dekhti hai
dosti dosti hoti hai tumhein ilm nahin
dosti faayda nuksaan nahin dekhti hai
51
vo aadmi nahin hai mukammal bayaan hai
maathe pe us ke chot ka gahra nishaan hai
vo kar rahe hain ishq pe sanjeeda guftugoo
main kya bataaun meraa kahii aur dhyaan hai
51
teri ranjish khulii tarj e bayaan sena thii dil men to kyun nikli zabaan se
45
mujh
men rahte hain karodon log chup kaise rahoon
har ghazal ab saltanat ke naam ek bayaan hai
41
mujhe bhi bakhsh de lehje ki khushbayaani sab
tere asar men hain alfaaz sab m'aani sab
mere badan ko khilaati hai phool ki maanind
ki us nigaah men hai dhoop chaanv paani sab
31
agar hai ishq saccha to nigaahon se bayaañ hogaa
zabaan se bolna bhi kya koi izhaar hota hai
130
Nuance
The bayaa, or weaver bird, is celebrated for its intricate nest-building skills. In poetry, it symbolizes the beauty of creation and the dedication of the artist. The bird's delicate craftsmanship is often likened to the poet's careful weaving of words.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use bayaa to evoke themes of creativity and meticulous effort. It can also represent the fragility and beauty of life itself.
Closing Insight
The bayaa's nest is a testament to the beauty found in diligence and creativity.