Meaning of
difa
दिफा • دفاع
English
defense; protection
Hindi
रक्षा; सुरक्षा
Urdu
دفاع; حفاظت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ik dafaa tum milo to bataayen tumhein
pyaar kitna ha
men ye dikhaayein tumhein
ham ghazal likh rahe hain tumhaare li.e
tum suno gar sanam to sunaayein tumhein
0
daur-e-haazir daur-e-maazi se ziyaada tang hai
daur-e-haazir men aqeede ki difa kaise karen
2
ai shaahzaa
dii dil-e-khasta ka difa karna
main apna dil tere kooche men chhod aaya hoon
1
nishaan-e-turbat-e-laila-o-qais mit na sake
difa hai aap pe waajib suno gar 'aashiq ho
agarche ishq pe aanch aayi jaañ lootaa denge
ye baat bar sare mehfil kaho gar 'aashiq ho
0
ik dafaa tum milo to bataayen tumhein
pyaar kitna ha
men ye dikhaayein tumhein
ham ghazal likh rahe hain tumhaare li.e
tum suno gar sanam to sunaayein tumhein
0
daur-e-haazir daur-e-maazi se ziyaada tang hai
daur-e-haazir men aqeede ki difa kaise karen
2
Nuance
Difa signifies protection and defense, a shield against harm. In poetry, it often symbolizes the protective embrace of love or the strength of character.
Poetic Usage
Poets use difa to convey themes of protection, whether of a beloved or of ideals. It contrasts with vulnerability, highlighting resilience.
Closing Insight
Difa embodies the strength found in protection, a reminder of the courage to shield what we hold dear.