Meaning of
faani
फ़ानी • فانی
English
mortal; perishable; transient
Hindi
नश्वर; नाशवान; क्षणभंगुर
Urdu
فانی; ناپائیدار; عارضی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
pahle sannaata raha phir aandhi aayi
loot gaya sab meraa phir barbaa
dii aayi
mere KHvaabon ka makaan bhi hil gaya tab
jab farebi ki hawa toofaani aayi
1
har nafs umr-e-guzishta kii hai mayyat faani
zindagi naam hai mar mar ke ji.e jaane ka
16
baagh-e-duniya men yoonhi ro hañs ke kaatoon chaar din
zindagi hai shabnam-o-gul kii tarah faani mirii
4
zindagi men to hai laafaani faqat teen cheez
talkh maazi khaufe-mustaqbil ya koi qunoot
2
usii ke dam se hai mustamir nizaam-e-gardish-e-aasmaan
qaraar-o-rangat-o-raunak-e-jahaan-e-faani hai raabiya
2
ishq ki ab intiha kya ibtida kya
shay ye la-haasil wa la-faani junoon hai
1
rooh ne jo aziyyat jheli hai is zindagi faani men
farq padta nahin dozakh men bhi ab fenk de gar tu
1
do hi mazhab hain duniya-e-faani men bas
mazhab-e-rooh ya mazhab-e-nafs hai
1
davaaon ka asar faani hai lekin
duaon ka asar hai jaavedaani
1
naa-mukammal ishq jinka zindagaani men
hai mukammal ishq unka har kahaanii men
be-wafa ko be-wafa kahte nahin lekin
ishq karne ka hai maatam zeest-e-faani men
1
pahle sannaata raha phir aandhi aayi
loot gaya sab meraa phir barbaa
dii aayi
mere KHvaabon ka makaan bhi hil gaya tab
jab farebi ki hawa toofaani aayi
1
har nafs umr-e-guzishta kii hai mayyat faani
zindagi naam hai mar mar ke ji.e jaane ka
16
Nuance
The word 'faani' evokes the ephemeral nature of life, a reminder of our mortality and the fleeting moments we cherish. In poetry, it often serves as a meditation on the impermanence of worldly joys and sorrows.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'faani' to reflect on the transient beauty of life. It contrasts with eternal themes, highlighting the delicate balance between existence and oblivion.
Closing Insight
In its essence, 'faani' captures the poignant truth of our temporal journey.