Meaning of
kaneez
कनीज़ • کنیز
English
maidservant; female servant
Hindi
दासी; सेविका
Urdu
کنیز; خادمہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
shahzaade pata nahin tum ko
tum pe kitnii kaneez marti hain
0
jab sar-e-shaam pajeeraai-e-fan hoti hai
shaahzaa
dii ko kaneezon se jalan hoti hai
le to aaya hooñ tujhe gher ke apni jaanib
aage insaan ki apni bhi lagan hoti hai
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ai kaneezo aap ke sar par ridaai dekhkar
mubtila hai khauf men ye daur-e-haazir ka yazid
aap ka zevar hai parda KHud ko parde men rakho
dast basta iltijaa karte hain ye tumse abeed
1
ho jiske saath meraa agd ai mere maalik
dua hai tujhse vo ladki kaneez-e-zahra ho
1
dast-e-bala se aayegi halmin ki jab sadaa
ham cheekhkar pukaarenge labbaik ya husain
1
janab-e-saif mire dil ko khushi hoti hai
kisi kaneez ko jab baa-hijaab dekhta hooñ
1
KHud ko parde men rakho tum ho kaneez-e-zahra
apni shehzaa
dii ko maa dars-e-hayaa deti hai
0
apni beti ko batao ki kaneez-e-zahra
be rida bar sar-e-bazaar nahin phirti hain
0
shahzaade pata nahin tum ko
tum pe kitnii kaneez marti hain
0
jab sar-e-shaam pajeeraai-e-fan hoti hai
shaahzaa
dii ko kaneezon se jalan hoti hai
le to aaya hooñ tujhe gher ke apni jaanib
aage insaan ki apni bhi lagan hoti hai
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Nuance
The word evokes a sense of service and humility, often associated with loyalty and dedication. In poetry, it can symbolize devotion, selflessness, and the quiet strength found in servitude.
Poetic Usage
Used to explore themes of loyalty, devotion, and the quiet dignity of service. It can reflect on the inner strength of those who serve or symbolize a deeper emotional bond.
Closing Insight
Kaneez reflects the quiet power of devotion, a testament to the strength found in humility and service.