Meaning of
kaabe
काबे • کعبے
English
Kaaba; sacred site
Hindi
काबा; पवित्र स्थल
Urdu
کعبہ; مقدس مقام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
abhii vo lautkar aaya nahin kaabe ki zaanib se
mila tha gaon ke had par kari baatein kawaakib se
2
ek chehre se utarti hain naqaaben kitnii
log kitne ha
men ik shaKHs men mil jaate hain
39
but-kade se chale ho kaabe ko
kya milega tumhein KHuda ke siva
19
abhii vo lautkar aaya nahin kaabe ki zaanib se
mila tha gaon ke had par kari baatein kawaakib se
2
ek chehre se utarti hain naqaaben kitnii
log kitne ha
men ik shaKHs men mil jaate hain
39
Nuance
The word signifies a place of utmost reverence and spiritual focus. In poetry, it often symbolizes the ultimate goal or the center of one's spiritual journey.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express longing for spiritual fulfillment. It can also represent the beloved as the center of one's universe.
Closing Insight
Kaabe embodies the heart's quest for divine connection.