Meaning of
kam-aql
कम-अक़्ल • بےوفائی
English
foolish; lacking wisdom
Hindi
मूर्ख; बुद्धिहीन
Urdu
احمق; بےعقل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ishq men dar sabhi ko lagta hai
bach ke rahna tu bewafaai se
0
chamchamaati car men uski bidaai ho gayi
par yaqeen aata nahin hai bewafaai ho gayi
aakhri choti se girkar ham mare hain ishq ki
ham samjhte the himalaya ki chadhaai ho gayi
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bewafaai nazar aayegi har taraf
aaj kal ishq kii koii qeemat nahin
2
hai ghazal ki nazuki ya bewafaai e-ghazala
ro rahe hain ishq ke sab she'r meri har ghazal ke
1
ishq men bewafaai-e-paiham
ham chhupaaya ki.e magar na chhupi
1
saba par ishq ka ilzaam aayeda hai nahin lekin
jahaan bhar men hai charcha bewafaai-e-ghazala ka
1
ishq ka gham aur us par bewafaai ka bhi la-mahdood sadma ab kahein kya
umr hai bas tees kii lekin dikhaai deta hai jaise ho nabbe ka kuhan-saal
1
ishq men dar sabhi ko lagta hai
bach ke rahna tu bewafaai se
0
chamchamaati car men uski bidaai ho gayi
par yaqeen aata nahin hai bewafaai ho gayi
aakhri choti se girkar ham mare hain ishq ki
ham samjhte the himalaya ki chadhaai ho gayi
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Nuance
The word 'kam-aql' evokes a sense of lacking in judgment or wisdom. In poetry, it often highlights the innocence or naivety of a character, sometimes leading to their downfall or a poignant realization.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'kam-aql' to explore themes of innocence and folly. It can contrast with wisdom, highlighting the journey from ignorance to understanding.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'kam-aql' serves as a mirror to human frailty, inviting reflection on the balance between innocence and wisdom.