Meaning of
faqeeron
फ़क़ीरों • فقیروں
English
mendicants; ascetics; spiritual wanderers
Hindi
भिक्षुक; संन्यासी; आध्यात्मिक यात्री
Urdu
فقیر; درویش; روحانی مسافر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
aah se unki hukoomat na palat jaa.e kahii
hukmraan ho ke fakeeron ko sataaya na karo
2
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
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
ham faqeeron kii sooraton pe na ja
ham kaii roop dhaar lete hain
zindagi ke udaas lamhon ko
muskuraa kar guzaar lete hain
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
ham apna mahal dhundhte firte hai dar-b-dar
faqeeron ki maanind thaaye. budhape ka jism
2
apni jaañ ki hifaazat bhi KHud karte hain
ab faqeeron ko sadqa nahin dete log
2
yaari fakeeron se rakhenge ab
doori ameeron se rakhenge ab
2
aah se unki hukoomat na palat jaa.e kahii
hukmraan ho ke fakeeron ko sataaya na karo
2
banaa kar faqeeron ka ham bhes ghalib
tamaasha-e-ahl-e-karam dekhte hain
40
Nuance
Faqeeron evokes images of those who have renounced worldly possessions in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. In poetry, they symbolize humility, wisdom, and the quest for truth, often portrayed as wanderers on a path less traveled.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'faqeeron' to explore themes of renunciation and spiritual journey. They are depicted as seekers of truth, embodying simplicity and wisdom. The word contrasts with materialism, highlighting the spiritual over the temporal.
Closing Insight
Faqeeron reminds us of the beauty in simplicity and the profound wisdom found in the journey of the soul.