Meaning of
dair
दैर • دیر
English
temple; monastery; delay
Hindi
मंदिर; मठ; देरी
Urdu
مندر; دیر; تاخیر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tum apne baare men kuchh der sochna chhodo
to main bataoon ki tum kis kadar akelaa ho
58
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
ham to kuchh der hañs bhi lete hain
dil hamesha udaas rehta hai
117
aaj dekha hai tujh ko der ke ba'd
aaj ka din guzar na jaa.e kahii
102
ye zulf agar khul ke bikhar jaa.e to achha
is raat ki taqdeer sanwar jaa.e to achha
jis tarah se thodii si tere saath kati hai
baaki bhi usii tarah guzar jaa.e to achha
84
aaj milnaa tha bichhad jaane ki niyat se ha
men
aaj bhi vo der se pahuncha hai kitna tez hai
83
ham kisi ko raah men kuchh der bhi tak len agar
paagalon ko jo mile to sab ke sab paagal mile
82
main unhin aabaadiyon men jee raha hota kahii
tum agar hanste nahin us din meri taqdeer par
79
meri baanhon men bahakne ki saza bhi sun le
ab bahut der men azaad karunga tujh ko
66
meri taqdeer men jalnaa hai to jal jaaunga
teraa vaa'da to nahin hooñ jo badal jaaunga
62
tum apne baare men kuchh der sochna chhodo
to main bataoon ki tum kis kadar akelaa ho
58
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
Nuance
In its original sense, 'dair' refers to a place of worship, often evoking images of solitude and spiritual reflection. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to symbolize the heart's sanctuary, a place where one's innermost thoughts and emotions reside.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'dair' to contrast with 'haram', highlighting the tension between worldly desires and spiritual aspirations. It serves as a metaphor for the inner conflict between the sacred and the profane.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'dair' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's journey. It invites contemplation of the sacred spaces within us.