Meaning of
faqeer
फ़क़ीर • فقیر
English
beggar; ascetic
Hindi
भिखारी; सन्यासी
Urdu
فقیر; درویش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
faqeer-e-shahr ke tan par libaas baaki hai
ameer-e-shahr ke armaan abhii kahaan nikle
13
apne haakim ki fakeeri pe taras aata hai
jo ghareebon se paseene ki kamaai maange
58
banaa kar faqeeron ka ham bhes ghalib
tamaasha-e-ahl-e-karam dekhte hain
40
tumhaari gaaliyon ka ab asar hota nahin mujh par
zaraa hi der baitha tha main sohbat men fakeeron kii
33
sunte hain ishq naam ke guzre hain ik buzurg
ham log bhi faqeer isee silsile ke hain
32
us..ko raanjha mat kaho jo na hua faqeer
jo na jogan ho saki so kahe ki heer
27
ham faqeeron kii sooraton pe na ja
ham kaii roop dhaar lete hain
zindagi ke udaas lamhon ko
muskuraa kar guzaar lete hain
15
maine aa'saab ko patthar ka banaa rakkha hai
ek dil hai ki jo banta nahin patthar jaisa
ham faqeeron ko kabhi raas na aaya varna
hamne paaya tha muqaddar to sikandar jaisa
15
faqeeron se na poochho tum KHuda ne kya diya unko
ye vo bande hain jinko ab KHuda se chot lagti hai
14
kyuuñ kiya karte ho tum zulm musalsal ham par
tum ho insaan to phir iska hawala de do
tumko hai naaz ameeri pe to sun lo daanish
ham faqeeron ko zaraa ek nivaala de do
13
faqeer-e-shahr ke tan par libaas baaki hai
ameer-e-shahr ke armaan abhii kahaan nikle
13
apne haakim ki fakeeri pe taras aata hai
jo ghareebon se paseene ki kamaai maange
58
Nuance
The word 'faqeer' conjures images of humility and spiritual seeking. It embodies a life of simplicity and detachment, often revered in poetry as a symbol of wisdom and inner peace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'faqeer' to explore themes of renunciation and enlightenment. It often contrasts with material wealth, highlighting the richness of the soul.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'faqeer' is a testament to the wealth found in simplicity.