Meaning of
faqiri
फ़क़ीरी • فقیری
English
asceticism; poverty; simplicity
Hindi
संन्यास; गरीबी; सादगी
Urdu
فقر; سادگی; غربت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
basar hogii bhala duniya men kaise
badan se hi faqiri ja rahi hai
0
apne haakim ki fakeeri pe taras aata hai
jo ghareebon se paseene ki kamaai maange
58
faqeeri se kismat na badle agar
kudaalon se apna tu kaasa badal
2
main maa ki hi badaulat aaj qaabil ho saki itni nahin to
fakeeri ka kaha sun kar vo meri rok sakti thii padhaai
2
saansen bharta chhodta odhe hue maila dushaala
jo faqeeri thaan kar baitha vo be-kal hai nahin tha
pairhan se lag raha hogaa vo daanish-mand har-soo
kya kahooñ vo shakhs baa-kirdaar awwal hai nahin tha
2
faqeeri ko khudaai husn dena hai ha
men laajo
isee faake ka hamko yaar ab roza banaana hai
1
faqeeri muflisi men hi guzaari zindagi hamne
ghazal tere nashe men hi sanwari zindagi hamne
muhabbat chhod ke bas lag gaya hooñ shaayri men ab
faqat ik is tarike se sudhaari zindagi hamne
1
kya faqiri bas ek dhokha hai
ye bhi roohon ko ghar nahin deti
1
mast hooñ apni faqeeri men miyaan main
sharton par sultaan bankar kya karunga
1
tumhein kuchh de nahin saka magar phir bhi
faqeeri men nikalti hai dua mujhse
0
basar hogii bhala duniya men kaise
badan se hi faqiri ja rahi hai
0
apne haakim ki fakeeri pe taras aata hai
jo ghareebon se paseene ki kamaai maange
58
Nuance
Faqiri evokes a life stripped of material desires, embracing simplicity and spiritual richness. In poetry, it often symbolizes a rejection of worldly pleasures in pursuit of inner peace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use faqiri to contrast the material and spiritual worlds. It often highlights the richness found in simplicity and the depth of a soul unburdened by possessions.
Closing Insight
Faqiri invites contemplation of what truly enriches the soul. It is a gentle reminder of the beauty in simplicity.