Meaning of

kaafiya-paimaai

काफ़िया-पैमाई • قافیہ پیمائی

English

rhyme measurement; poetic structure

Hindi

काफ़िया माप; काव्य संरचना

Urdu

قافیہ پیمائش; شعری ساخت

Origin

Persian

Ash'aar

vo kaafiya-paimaai karta hai ghazal
likhne ki uski ibtidaai hai abhii

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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

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vo kaafiya-paimaai karta hai ghazal
likhne ki uski ibtidaai hai abhii

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Nuance

Kaafiya-paimaai is the art of measuring rhyme, a delicate balance of sound and structure. It is the framework that supports the poetic expression, a subtle dance of words that creates harmony and rhythm.

Poetic Usage

Poets use 'kaafiya-paimaai' to craft verses that resonate with musicality and precision. It is a tool for creating intricate patterns of sound, enhancing the emotional impact of the poem. The word reflects the meticulous care poets take in shaping their art.

Closing Insight

Kaafiya-paimaai is the silent architect of poetry, shaping its beauty and form.

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