Meaning of
haakim-e-waqt
हाकिम-ए-वक़्त • حاکم وقت
English
ruler of the time; sovereign of the era
Hindi
समय का शासक; युग का अधिपति
Urdu
وقت کا حاکم; دور کا سلطان
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
neend ghaflat kii karo tark KHuda ke bando
mulk ke logon ko paighaam ye dena hogaa
zulm parvar se yuñ hi haq nahin milne vaala
haakim-e-waqt se haq cheen ke lena hogaa
2
ye to badhti hi chali jaati hai meaad-e-sitam
zuzz hareefaan-e-sitam kis ko pukaara jaa.e
vaqt ne ek hi nukta to kiya hai taaleem
haakim-e-waqt ko masnad se utaara jaa.e
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neend ghaflat kii karo tark KHuda ke bando
mulk ke logon ko paighaam ye dena hogaa
zulm parvar se yuñ hi haq nahin milne vaala
haakim-e-waqt se haq cheen ke lena hogaa
2
ye to badhti hi chali jaati hai meaad-e-sitam
zuzz hareefaan-e-sitam kis ko pukaara jaa.e
vaqt ne ek hi nukta to kiya hai taaleem
haakim-e-waqt ko masnad se utaara jaa.e
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Nuance
In its original sense, this phrase denotes the supreme authority of a ruler during a specific period. Poetry has expanded this to symbolize not just political power but also the weight of destiny and the inevitability of time's passage.
Poetic Usage
Often used to evoke the grandeur and transience of power. Poets may contrast this with the common man's struggles. It can also reflect on the cyclical nature of history.
Closing Insight
A reminder of the fleeting nature of power and time. It invites reflection on the balance between authority and humility.