Meaning of
ehtiyaat
एहतियात • احتیاط
English
caution; prudence; carefulness
Hindi
सावधानी; विवेक; सतर्कता
Urdu
احتیاط; ہوشیاری; محتاط
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo akshar ehtiyaatan hi nahin milta kisi se
mulaqaatein bataati hain ki ghaayal list men tha
maheenon baad vo aañkhen vo number yaad aaya
vo ik chehra na jaane kab se dial list men tha
1
main KHud bhi ehtiyaatan us gali se kam guzarta hooñ
koi maasoom kyuuñ mere li.e badnaam ho jaaye
66
vo mere ghar nahin aata main us ke ghar nahin jaata
magar in ehtiyaaton se taalluq mar nahin jaata
40
kuchh ehtiyaat parinde bhi rakhna bhool ga.e
kuchh intiqaam bhi aandhi ne badtareen li.e
22
aap mujh...ko dekhna husn-e-ehtiyaat se
dekh lena aapki nigaah dekhi jaayegi
7
koii barasti aankhoñ men tumko na padh le dost
barson is ehtiyaat se roye nahin hain ham
5
maqsad sala-e-aam hai phir ehtiyaat kyun
unse hui hai baat to phir insey baat kyun
4
maqsad sala-e-aam hai phir ehtiyaat kyun
unse hui hai baat to phir insey baat kyun
2
ehtiyaatan pesh aanaa dil se mere is dafa
zakham jo pahle diye the ab talak naasoor hai
1
vo akshar ehtiyaatan hi nahin milta kisi se
mulaqaatein bataati hain ki ghaayal list men tha
maheenon baad vo aañkhen vo number yaad aaya
vo ik chehra na jaane kab se dial list men tha
1
main KHud bhi ehtiyaatan us gali se kam guzarta hooñ
koi maasoom kyuuñ mere li.e badnaam ho jaaye
66
Nuance
Ehtiyaat embodies the careful consideration and foresight required to navigate life's uncertainties. In poetry, it often reflects the delicate balance between risk and safety, urging a mindful approach to both love and life.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ehtiyaat' to explore themes of caution in love and life. It can signify the careful dance between vulnerability and protection. The word contrasts with recklessness, emphasizing the wisdom in restraint.
Closing Insight
Ehtiyaat teaches the value of mindful living. It is a gentle reminder of the strength found in caution.