Meaning of
hadf
हदफ़ • ہدف
English
target; aim; goal
Hindi
लक्ष्य; उद्देश्य; निशाना
Urdu
مقصد; نشانہ; ہدف
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamaari zindagi ka tum hadf ho
tumhein paakar sukoon paana hain hamne
1
yahii zindagi museebat yahii zindagi masarrat
yahii zindagi haqeeqat yahii zindagi fasana
kabhi main hooñ tujhse naalaan kabhi mujhse tu pareshaan
kabhi main tira hadf hooñ kabhi tu mira nishaana
5
soo-e-maqtal miyaan sar-b-kaf kaun hai
ham hain baatil to haq ki taraf kaun hai
teer aghyaar par nazrein is yaar par
ab batao ki uskaa hadf kaun hai
salmaan yusuf
3
bahut kathin hai magar phir bhi chal ke dekhoonga
main ek baar to ghar se nikal ke dekhoonga
taveel arse se manzil nahin mili to kya
hadf vahii hai main rastaa badal ke dekhoonga
2
hamaari zindagi ka tum hadf ho
tumhein paakar sukoon paana hain hamne
1
yahii zindagi museebat yahii zindagi masarrat
yahii zindagi haqeeqat yahii zindagi fasana
kabhi main hooñ tujhse naalaan kabhi mujhse tu pareshaan
kabhi main tira hadf hooñ kabhi tu mira nishaana
5
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hadf' refers to a specific point or object one aims at, a target in the literal sense. In poetry, this expands to encompass the aspirations and desires that drive human action, the unseen goals that shape our journeys.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hadf' to explore themes of ambition and desire. It can symbolize the pursuit of dreams or the relentless quest for meaning. The word contrasts with notions of aimlessness, highlighting the importance of direction.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'hadf' becomes a mirror reflecting the inner compass of the soul. It is a reminder of the paths we choose and the dreams we chase.