Meaning of
faraaghat
फ़राग़त • فراغت
English
leisure; freedom from duties
Hindi
फुर्सत; कर्तव्यों से मुक्ति
Urdu
فرصت; فرائض سے آزادی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo faraagat men adavat bhi nibhaata khoob yaaron
naasamjh ham the rifaqat ko KHuda jo yaar maana
1
is zindagi men itni faraaghat kise naseeb
itnaa na yaad aa ki tujhe bhool jaayen ham
41
faraaghat se duniya men har dam na baitho
agar chahte ho faraaghat ziyaada
14
nahin is khulii fazaa men koii gosha-e-faraaghat
ye jahaan ajab jahaan hai na qafs na aashiyana
5
dil sochta hai bas ye faraaghat ke waqt men
milne ke tujhse KHvaab jo dekhe the kya hue
jo ik ada pe jaan luta dete the kabhi
vo saare daavedaar mohabbat ke kya hue
3
vo faraagat men adavat bhi nibhaata khoob yaaron
naasamjh ham the rifaqat ko KHuda jo yaar maana
1
is zindagi men itni faraaghat kise naseeb
itnaa na yaad aa ki tujhe bhool jaayen ham
41
Nuance
Originally, faraaghat signifies a state of being free from obligations, a pause in the relentless march of duties. In poetry, it evokes a serene space where the soul can wander, unburdened by the demands of the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use faraaghat to depict moments of introspection and tranquility. It contrasts with the chaos of daily life, offering a glimpse into a world of inner peace.
Closing Insight
Faraaghat invites the soul to pause and reflect, offering a sanctuary from the world's relentless pace.