Meaning of
kaafia
काफ़िया • قافیہ
English
rhyme; poetic meter
Hindi
तुक; छंद
Urdu
قافیہ; شعری وزن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ghazal ke qaafiye badle ghazal badli
ghazal ke phir m'aani bhi naye rakhe
3
main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men
kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men
teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men
das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men
surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men
fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men
seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men
13
likhna jo hua KHud ko ik diya likhoonga main
dilruba ko apne bahti hawa likhoonga main
be-chain ho khat padh ke us..ko neend na aa.e
naam apna kone men sar-fira likhoonga main
ishq ki ghazal meri ho gaii mukammal to
KHud radif ban tumko qaafiya likhoonga main
9
ye mirii ghazal ka mizaaj hai ki vo qaafiye ke KHilaaf hai
k
abhii raqs karti hai aks par abhii aaiine ke KHilaaf hai
6
radif-o-qaafiya-o-bahr ka bhi ilm hai laazim
faqat dil toot jaane se koi shaair nahin banta
6
main ghazal kahtaa hooñ jiske kaafia hain raam jee
shayari men ik naya sa zaviya hain raam jee
lad rahi andar hi andar yuddh jag ke reet se
jo kabhi haari nahin thii vo siya hain raam jee
5
is zindagaani ki ghazal ka qaafiya sa lagta hai
uske bina to jaise poora ghar bujha sa lagta hai
yuñ to koi mandir nahin duniya men uske naam ka
lekin na jaane kyuuñ mujhe vo devta sa lagta hai
4
shaa'irii ke siva aur bhi kaam hai
qaafiya ke bina she'r badnaam hai
chaai cigarette roti makaan sab to hai
phir bhi bande ko kyuuñ rona har shaam hai
3
akelaa hi raha hooñ main akelaa ghalatiyaan dhoi
vahii hooñ shabd main jiska nahin hai qaafiya koii
3
tum ho poori ghazal bin
dii us
men radeef
aur jhumka mujhe qaafiya sa lage
3
ghazal ke qaafiye badle ghazal badli
ghazal ke phir m'aani bhi naye rakhe
3
main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men
kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men
teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men
das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men
surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men
fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men
seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men
13
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kaafia' refers to the rhyme or meter in poetry, a crucial element that gives structure and musicality to verses. In poetry, it transcends its technical role to become a symbol of harmony and balance, often evoking a sense of order amidst chaos.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kaafia' to create a rhythmic flow that enhances the emotional impact of their work. It serves as a bridge between thoughts and emotions, allowing the poet to weave intricate patterns of sound and meaning.
Closing Insight
In the dance of words, 'kaafia' is the silent conductor, guiding the poet's pen with grace.