Meaning of
hikaayat
हिकायत • مقسوم
English
story; tale; anecdote
Hindi
कहानी; कथा; किस्सा
Urdu
کہانی; قصہ; حکایت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
gale se lagte hi jitne gile the bhool ga.e
vagarna yaad theen ham ko shikaayaten kya kya
34
tohfa phool shikaayat kuchh to lekar ja
ishq se milne khaali haath nahin jaate
60
main kahaan jaaun karoon kis se shikaayat us ki
har taraf us ke taraf-daar nazar aate hain
54
dhoop to dhoop hi hai iski shikaayat kaisi
ab ki barsaat men kuchh ped lagana sahab
50
neend ud jaayegi raaton ko shikaayat hogii
main na samjha tha tumhein itni mohabbat hogii
50
yahiin tak is shikaayat ko na samjho
KHuda tak jaayega jhagda hamaara
49
vo bhi aaKHir tiri taa'riif men hi kharch hua
main ne jo vaqt nikala tha shikaayat ke li.e
44
kat gaii umr hamaari ye shikaayat karte
apne jaisa koii milta to muhabbat karte
37
kehne deti nahin kuchh munh se mohabbat meri
lab pe rah jaati hai aa aa ke shikaayat meri
37
kah ke ye aur kuchh kaha na gaya
ki mujhe aap se shikaayat hai
37
gale se lagte hi jitne gile the bhool ga.e
vagarna yaad theen ham ko shikaayaten kya kya
34
tohfa phool shikaayat kuchh to lekar ja
ishq se milne khaali haath nahin jaate
60
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hikaayat' refers to a narrative or story, often carrying moral or philosophical undertones. In poetry, it becomes a vessel for deeper truths, where the story is not just a recounting of events but a reflection of human experience and emotion.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hikaayat' to weave tales that reveal hidden truths. It can be a metaphor for life's journey, a reflection on fate, or a mirror to society's virtues and vices.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'hikaayat' transcends mere storytelling, becoming a profound exploration of the human condition.