Meaning of
hayaat-e
हयात-ए • حیات
English
life; existence; vitality
Hindi
जीवन; अस्तित्व; जीवंतता
Urdu
زندگی; وجود; حیات
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
koshishein main laakh karta hooñ manaane ke li.e
tum bhi tarsoge mujhe apna banaane ke li.e
6
hasrat ki bhi qubool ho mathura men haaziri
sunte hain aashiqon pe tumhaara karam hai aaj
36
paigham-e-hayat-e-javedaan tha
har naghma-e-krishna baansuri ka
35
dil gaya raunaq-e-hayaat gaii
gham gaya saari kaayenaat gaii
34
mira kuchh bhi nahin mujh
men zaraa bhi
yahii ik taur hai kya ab tira bhi
liya paisa udhaari doston se
tujhe mathura ghumaaya agra bhi
33
gham-e-hayaat ne aawaara kar diya warna
thii aarzoo ki tire dar pe subh o shaam karen
32
hai aaj ye gilaa ki akela hai shehryaar
tarsoge kal hujoom men tanhaaii ke li.e
23
jee uthoon phir kar agar tu ek bosa de mujhe
choosna lab ka tire hai mujh ko jun aab-e-hayaat
21
apne markaz se agar door nikal jaaoge
KHvaab ho jaaoge afsaano men dhal jaaoge
hum-safar dhoondo na rahbar ka sahaara chaaho
thokren khaaoge to KHud hi sambhal jaaoge
10
hayaati tum gaii ho tez mujhse
zaraa sa tham bhi jaana chahiye tha
8
koshishein main laakh karta hooñ manaane ke li.e
tum bhi tarsoge mujhe apna banaane ke li.e
6
hasrat ki bhi qubool ho mathura men haaziri
sunte hain aashiqon pe tumhaara karam hai aaj
36
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hayaat' refers to the simple act of living, the breath that sustains. In poetry, it becomes a canvas for exploring the depth of existence, the vibrancy of life, and the ephemeral nature of our journey.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hayaat' to evoke the beauty and fragility of life. It is contrasted with death, highlighting the preciousness of each moment. It can also symbolize hope and renewal.
Closing Insight
Hayaat captures the essence of living, a reminder of the delicate balance between existence and oblivion.