Meaning of
laeq
लईक़ • لائق
English
worthy; deserving; capable
Hindi
योग्य; काबिल; लायक
Urdu
قابل; لائق; مستحق
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
yahaañ par hain sabhi jo dost ban jaane ke laayak hain
magar kuchh hi to hain jo dost kahlaane ke laayak hain
0
do aañkhen hain do palken hain jabeen hai choomne KHaatir
bahut se zaaviye hain us badan men dekhne laayak
32
thehar kar aks apna aaiine men dekhte hain ham
tumhaare dekhne se dekhne laayak hue hain ham
4
zindagi bhar sahaayak nahin ho sake
is kahaanii ke naayak nahin ho sake
saari duniya ki aankhoñ ke taare rahe
bas tumhaare hi laayak nahin ho sake
3
dekh le aakar ki ab to main
dekhne laayak raha naiiñ hooñ
3
ya'ni ham tere laayak nain
ya'ni ke ham naalaayaq hain
1
sahi baat men bhi kamii Dhoondh li hai
kameenon ki pahchaan bhi to yahii hai
laga tha mujhe dosti ke tu laayak
magar ab samajh aaya tu bhi vahii hai
1
yahaañ par hain sabhi jo dost ban jaane ke laayak hain
magar kuchh hi to hain jo dost kahlaane ke laayak hain
0
do aañkhen hain do palken hain jabeen hai choomne KHaatir
bahut se zaaviye hain us badan men dekhne laayak
32
Nuance
The word 'laeq' captures the essence of being worthy or deserving of something. In poetry, it often reflects the inner qualities that make one suitable for love, honor, or respect.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'laeq' to highlight the virtues of a beloved or a hero. It can also contrast with unworthiness, emphasizing the purity or nobility of character.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'laeq' becomes a mirror reflecting the worthiness of the soul.