Meaning of
kaafiya
काफ़िया • کافیہ
English
rhyme; poetic meter
Hindi
तुक; छंद
Urdu
قافیہ; وزن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kahte kahte maraa hai ye saahil
ishq ka kaafiya to hai hi nahin
1
tum ho poori ghazal bin
dii us
men radeef
aur jhumka mujhe qaafiya sa lage
3
Laa mutmain hai wo jise dil khol kar mila
3
vo kaafiya-paimaai karta hai ghazal
likhne ki uski ibtidaai hai abhii
2
dilaasa hi dilaayaa ja raha hai
abhii bhi aazmaaya ja raha hai
radeef-o-kaafiya ke gur sikha kar
ha
men shayar banaya ja raha hai
1
kahte kahte maraa hai ye saahil
ishq ka kaafiya to hai hi nahin
1
tum ho poori ghazal bin
dii us
men radeef
aur jhumka mujhe qaafiya sa lage
3
Nuance
The term 'kaafiya' refers to the rhyme or meter in poetry. It embodies the harmony and rhythm that give poetry its musical quality, enhancing its emotional and aesthetic appeal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kaafiya' to create musicality and structure within their verses. It contrasts with free verse and unstructured poetry.
Closing Insight
In the world of poetry, 'kaafiya' is the thread that weaves words into a tapestry of sound and meaning.