Meaning of
kuwwat
कुव्वत • قوت
English
strength; power; capability
Hindi
शक्ति; ताकत; क्षमता
Urdu
طاقت; قوت; قابلیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
baaham ki.e inhen jo yahii dhaal ban ga.e
aayi samajh men tukdon ki quwwat shikasta dil
ye aur baat us ne kiya qatl ahd ka
ye aur baat zinda thii nisbat shikasta dil
1
jab talak quwwat-e-takhyul hai
aap pahluu se uth nahin sakte
21
ho mukhalif to phir aa jaao khule maidaan men
apni quwwat aazmaao dhamkiyaan andar rakho
13
lab hain jaise gul sumbul rang-e-yaqooti
KHud ko maikhaana titli ka banaa rakha hai
10
kholoon zabaan main waqt ke zaalim ke saamne
quwwat mujhe bhi itni ata keejiye imaam
6
eed-e-ghadeer aayi hai mehfil sajaaiye
KHushiyon ka din hain aaiye khushiyaan manaaiye
boloonunga main javaab men quwwat se ya ali
kasrat se aap naara-e-haider lagaaiye
1
imdaad karne dasht-e-junoon se main aaunga
quwwat ke saath aashiqon awaaz do mujhe
1
baaham ki.e inhen jo yahii dhaal ban ga.e
aayi samajh men tukdon ki quwwat shikasta dil
ye aur baat us ne kiya qatl ahd ka
ye aur baat zinda thii nisbat shikasta dil
1
jab talak quwwat-e-takhyul hai
aap pahluu se uth nahin sakte
21
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kuwwat' signifies the raw and inherent strength or power within an entity. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the depths of human resilience and the unseen forces that drive existence. It evokes images of both physical might and the subtle, enduring spirit.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kuwwat' to depict the inner strength of characters facing adversity. It contrasts with vulnerability, highlighting the triumph of spirit over challenges. The word can also symbolize the power of nature or the divine.
Closing Insight
Kuwwat embodies the essence of resilience and the unseen forces that shape our world. It is a testament to the enduring spirit within.