Meaning of
hikmat-e-dauraan
हिकमत-ए-दौराँ • داؤ
English
wisdom of the era; insight of the times
Hindi
युग की बुद्धिमत्ता; समय की अंतर्दृष्टि
Urdu
عصر کی حکمت; زمانے کی بصیرت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
nazar KHaamosh rahtii hai adaan baat karti hain
sanwar kar jab nikalti hai to raahen baat karti hain
hai bholaapan adaaon men sabhi ke saamne uskaa
mujhe maaloom hai uski nigaahen baat karti hain
2
ham uske dil men rahte hain so achchhe hain wagarana dost
adaaon se to 'aashiq ko vo zinda maar deti hai
46
aise hañs hañs ke na dekha karo sab ki jaanib
log aisi hi adaaon pe fida hote hain
43
KHud ko bikharte dekhte hain kuchh kar nahin paate hain
phir bhi log khudaaon jaisi baatein karte hain
38
rahnumaaon ki adaaon pe fida hai duniya
is bahkati hui duniya ko sambhalo yaaro
34
roz ik jheel raah takti hai kheench leta hai ek alaav mujhe
jannati hooñ to phir badho aage titliyon aao gudgudao mujhe
23
kya kya gumaan na the ha
men deewar-o-dar ke beech
unchaaiyon pe ja ke khalaon se dar ga.e
maj
men men kar rahe the jo be-khaufiyon kii baat
tanhaa hue to apni sadaaon se dar ga.e
12
zaraa pahchaan tu mujh...ko tere dil men samaaya hooñ
main deewaana hooñ teraa hi tujhi ko lene aaya hooñ
mohabbat kii adaaon se nahin waqif hai tu jaanaan
main KHud ko bhool baitha par na tujhko bhool paaya hooñ
4
jin bhi aankhoñ ne teraa KHvaab sajaaya hogaa
phir kabhi unko zamaana nahin bhaaya hogaa
vo tujhe dost bataate hain mujhe hairat hai
in adaaon pe unhen pyaar to aaya hogaa
3
taftish kar ke bhi na mila kuchh suraag kahii
vo pahle se samajhta tha chaalaaki ko mirii
2
nazar KHaamosh rahtii hai adaan baat karti hain
sanwar kar jab nikalti hai to raahen baat karti hain
hai bholaapan adaaon men sabhi ke saamne uskaa
mujhe maaloom hai uski nigaahen baat karti hain
2
ham uske dil men rahte hain so achchhe hain wagarana dost
adaaon se to 'aashiq ko vo zinda maar deti hai
46
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hikmat-e-dauraan' speaks to the wisdom that emerges from understanding the nuances of one's time. It is a reflection on the collective knowledge and insights that define an era, often shaped by the challenges and triumphs faced by society.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hikmat-e-dauraan' to evoke a sense of timeless wisdom. It can be a reflection on the lessons learned from history or a commentary on the current state of the world. The term contrasts with fleeting trends, emphasizing enduring truths.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'hikmat-e-dauraan' serves as a bridge between the past and the present, offering insights that transcend time.