Meaning of
ganeemat
गनीमत • غنیمت
English
blessing; fortune; opportunity
Hindi
आशीर्वाद; सौभाग्य; अवसर
Urdu
برکت; خوش قسمتی; موقع
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
talaash-e-darmaan men kidhar jaaun
meri KHvaahish hai ab ki mar jaaun
chhupa hai haal-e-dil ganeemat hai
jo poochen mujhse to bikhar jaaun
1
ghaneemat hai nagar waalon luteron se lute ho tum
ha
men to gaanv men akshar daroga loot jaata hai
35
bosa kaisa yahii ghaneemat hai
ki na samjhe vo lazzat-e-dushnaam
32
b-juz KHuda ke kisi ka ham pe karam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
kisi ka sajda jabeen pe apni raqam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
hamaari chuppi ye hai ghaneemat wagarana ye jo kiya hai tum ne
yaqeen maano hamaara maatha garam nahin hai ye kam nahin hai
30
tere baghair bhi to ghaneemat hai zindagi
KHud ko ganwa ke kaun teri justuju kare
27
ganeemat ise mil gaya hooñ
thii tanhaa ye tanhaaii meri
12
ki main bhi har kisi se baat nain karta
kari hai baat tum se ye ghaneemat hai
6
ye suna hai bhalii muhabbat hai
phir gale kyuuñ padi muhabbat hai
hoti kab kii alag-thalag duniya
hai ghaneemat abhii muhabbat hai
3
ghaneemat hai ki tere gham ne baksha
wagarana main to zinda hi kahaan tha
2
ye ishq bhi kambakht kare ya na kare kuchh
jaañ bakhsh de aashiq ka to samjho hai ghaneemat
1
talaash-e-darmaan men kidhar jaaun
meri KHvaahish hai ab ki mar jaaun
chhupa hai haal-e-dil ganeemat hai
jo poochen mujhse to bikhar jaaun
1
ghaneemat hai nagar waalon luteron se lute ho tum
ha
men to gaanv men akshar daroga loot jaata hai
35
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ganeemat' refers to something valuable or fortunate that is received, often unexpectedly. In poetry, it evokes a sense of gratitude and the fleeting nature of life's gifts.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ganeemat' to highlight the preciousness of moments and opportunities. It often contrasts with loss or regret, emphasizing the importance of cherishing what one has.
Closing Insight
Ganeemat reminds us to hold dear the transient gifts of life. Its poetic resonance lies in its gentle urging to appreciate the present.