Meaning of
haadi
हादी • ہادی
English
guide; leader; spiritual guide
Hindi
मार्गदर्शक; नेता; आध्यात्मिक गुरु
Urdu
رہنما; قائد; روحانی رہنما
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tamaam umr naye hadison se guzra hooñ
ab aur maut mujhe kya hi haadisa degi
0
vaqt karta hai parvarish barson
haadisa ek dam nahin hota
32
masaail to bahut se hain magar bas ek hi hal hai
sehar se shaam tak sar meraa hai begum ki chappal hai
mere maalik bhala isse burii bhi kya saza hogii
meraa shaadi-shuda hona hi dozakh ki rehersal hai
25
kis haadise ko apni zindagi ka badaa sa haadisa kahooñ
is ishq ka bichhad jaana ya ishq jo tum se hua mujhe
2
dihaadi bhi nahin deta samay se
bahut kanjoos hai maalik hamaara
1
vo sabse pehla lakadhara kaun hogaa gar
shajar ko kaat ke kulhaadiyaan banaate hain
1
zindagi ik khoobsurat haadisa hai
shakl miTTi ki ghadi bahti hawa hai
aansuon se tum sadaa do aayega vo
haal-e-dil vo jaanta hai vo KHuda hai
1
nahin jaante ho to ja karke poochho
kulhaadi bataayegi lakdi ki qeemat
1
haadisa jaisa kuchh nahin hota
gusse saazishein hain sab rab kii
1
haadise se bikhar gaya hai vo
karb se phir kidhar gaya hai vo
1
tamaam umr naye hadison se guzra hooñ
ab aur maut mujhe kya hi haadisa degi
0
vaqt karta hai parvarish barson
haadisa ek dam nahin hota
32
Nuance
In its original sense, 'haadi' signifies a guide or leader, someone who shows the way. In poetry, this word often takes on a spiritual dimension, representing a figure who leads the soul towards enlightenment or truth. The imagery is rich with the idea of a journey, both physical and metaphysical, where the 'haadi' is a beacon of wisdom and hope.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'haadi' to symbolize a mentor or a spiritual guide. It can represent a beloved who leads the heart, a teacher who enlightens the mind, or a divine presence guiding the soul. The word evokes a sense of trust and reverence, contrasting with the chaos of being lost.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'haadi' is more than a guide; it is a symbol of hope and enlightenment. It invites the reader to embark on a journey of discovery.