Meaning of
hasti-e
हस्ती-ए • ہستی
English
existence; being; essence
Hindi
अस्तित्व; होना; सार
Urdu
وجود; ہونا; جوہر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ek dard-e-hasti ne umr bhar rifaqat kii
warna saath deta hai kaun aakhiri dam tak
13
kuchh baat hai ki hasti mitati nahin hamaari
sadiyon raha hai dushman daur e zamaan hamaara
356
hamaari marzi se ab kya badlne vaala hai
tumhaare kabze men voting masheen hai sahab
55
roomaal le liya hai kisi maah-jabeen se
kab tak paseena ponchte ham aasteen se
ye aañsuon ke daagh hain aañsu hi dhoyenge
ye daagh dhul na paayenge washing masheen se
47
aa ki tujh bin is tarah ai dost ghabraata hooñ main
jaise har shay men kisi shay ki kamii paata hooñ main
38
tujhko khone ki aandhi men jab man bujh sa jaata to
phir dil ko main sulgaata hooñ haan ye ghalti meri hai
baat hui kaisi hai vo kuchh poocha mere baare men
bas inko hi doharaata hooñ haan ye ghalti meri hai
38
duniya meri bala jaane mahangi hai ya sasti hai
maut mile to muft na luun hasti ki kya hasti hai
31
kya khoob tamasha hai ye kaar-gah-e-hasti
har jism salaamat hai har zaat adhuri hai
23
apni hasti ka bhi insaan ko irfaan hua
KHaak phir KHaak thii auqaat se aage na badhi
20
hasti ka nazaara kya kahiye marta hai koi jeeta hai koi
jaise ki diwali ho ki diya jalta jaa.e bujhta jaa.e
20
ek dard-e-hasti ne umr bhar rifaqat kii
warna saath deta hai kaun aakhiri dam tak
13
kuchh baat hai ki hasti mitati nahin hamaari
sadiyon raha hai dushman daur e zamaan hamaara
356
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hasti-e' refers to the state of being or existence, a fundamental aspect of life and consciousness. In poetry, this word often transcends its literal meaning to explore the essence of life, the core of one's being, and the existential questions that arise from it.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hasti-e' to delve into themes of existence and identity. It is employed to question the nature of life, to reflect on the self, and to ponder the universe's mysteries.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'hasti-e' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's deepest inquiries.