Meaning of
kashti
क़श्ती • کشتی
English
boat; vessel; metaphor for journey or life
Hindi
नाव; जहाज़; यात्रा या जीवन का रूपक
Urdu
کشتی; جہاز; سفر یا زندگی کا استعارہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tune kaha na tha ki main kashtii pe bojh hooñ
aankhoñ ko ab na dhanp mujhe doobta bhi dekh
32
main ki kaaghaz ki ek kashtii hooñ
pahli baarish hi aakhiri hai mujhe
94
har ghadi KHud se uljhana hai muqaddar meraa
main hi kashtii hooñ mujhi men hai samundar meraa
47
jab bhi kashtii mirii sailaab men aa jaati hai
maa dua karti hui KHvaab men aa jaati hai
44
beech bhanwar se kashtii kaise bach nikli
bahut dinon tak dariyaa bhi hairaan raha
43
puraani kashtii ko paar lekar faqat hamaara hunar gaya hai
naye kheviye kahii na samjhen nadi ka paani utar gaya hai
41
hamne tujh pe chhod diya hai
kashtii dariyaa bhanwar kinaara
39
koii shikwa na kare bahte hue paani se
kashtiyaañ doobi hain kuchh apni hi manmaani se
35
aata hai jo toofaan aane de kashtii ka KHuda KHud haafiz hai
mumkin hai ki uthatii lehron men bahta hua saahil aa jaa.e
35
sabhi ko gham hai samundar ke khushk hone ka
ki khel khatm hua kashtiyaañ dubone ka
33
tune kaha na tha ki main kashtii pe bojh hooñ
aankhoñ ko ab na dhanp mujhe doobta bhi dekh
32
main ki kaaghaz ki ek kashtii hooñ
pahli baarish hi aakhiri hai mujhe
94
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kashti' refers to a simple boat or vessel, a means to traverse water. In poetry, it becomes a metaphor for the journey of life, the vessel carrying one's hopes and dreams across the uncertain seas of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kashti' to evoke the fragility and uncertainty of life. It contrasts with the vastness of the ocean, symbolizing the challenges and adventures one faces. It can also represent safety and refuge amidst turmoil.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'kashti' becomes a vessel of dreams, navigating the vast and unpredictable ocean of life.