Meaning of
haadisa
हादिसा • حادثہ
English
incident; event; accident
Hindi
घटना; घटना; दुर्घटना
Urdu
واقعہ; حادثہ; سانحہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
haadsa to badaa tha lekin kya
ped mar jaa.e daali katne par
5
meri duniya ujad gaii is
men
tum ise haadsa samjhte ho
aakhiri raasta to baaki hai
aakhiri raasta samjhte ho
120
ek hi haadsa to hai aur vo ye ki aaj tak
baat nahin kahii gaii baat nahin sooni gaii
94
kya pata tha dekhna us ki taraf
haadsa itnaa badaa ho jaayega
48
zindagi ik haadsa hai aur kaisa haadsa
maut se bhi khatm jis ka silsila hota nahin
39
vaqt karta hai parvarish barson
haadisa ek dam nahin hota
32
ek haadsa guzra tha kaii maheeno pahle
aaj bhi lagta hai jaise kal ki baat ho
8
kisi ne sach hi kaha hai ki haadsa hogaa
bharosa jis pe hai mujh...ko vo be-vafa hogaa
8
koi haadsa lekar aadmi kidhar jaa.e
aadmi agar kah de haadsa udaasi hai
6
zindagi men ye ik haadsa bhi hua
ishq ka khoob mujh...ko nasha bhi hua
5
haadsa to badaa tha lekin kya
ped mar jaa.e daali katne par
5
meri duniya ujad gaii is
men
tum ise haadsa samjhte ho
aakhiri raasta to baaki hai
aakhiri raasta samjhte ho
120
Nuance
In its original sense, 'haadisa' refers to any occurrence or event, often unexpected. In poetry, it captures the unpredictability of life, the sudden shifts that alter the course of existence, evoking a sense of vulnerability and the transient nature of human experiences.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'haadisa' to evoke the suddenness of fate. It can symbolize a turning point in a narrative. It contrasts with words like 'dastan' which suggest a more prolonged unfolding of events.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'haadisa' serves as a reminder of life's fleeting moments and the unexpected turns that define our journeys.