Meaning of
libaada
लिबादा • لبادہ
English
cloak; mantle; covering
Hindi
चोगा; आवरण; ओढ़नी
Urdu
چوغہ; پردہ; اوڑھنی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tujhe gar sharm aati hai purane in libaason pe
to meri jaañ sadak pe logon ko tu be-libaada dekh
0
tohmat utaar phenki labaada badal liya
KHud ko zaruraton se ziyaada badal liya
40
umr ye meri sirf labaada mere khud o khaal ka hai
meraa dil to mushkil se kuchh solah satarah saal ka hai
29
odh liya hai maine libaada sheeshe ka
ab mujh...ko kisi patthar se takraane do
15
bazaahir paarsaaon ka labaada odhne waalon
nahin tum tod paao ge watan ko todne waalon
2
tujhe gar sharm aati hai purane in libaason pe
to meri jaañ sadak pe logon ko tu be-libaada dekh
0
tohmat utaar phenki labaada badal liya
KHud ko zaruraton se ziyaada badal liya
40
Nuance
Libaada evokes the imagery of protection and concealment. Originally a garment, in poetry, it symbolizes the layers we use to shield our true selves from the world. It speaks to the duality of appearance and reality, the comfort of anonymity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'libaada' to explore themes of identity and disguise. It can represent the masks we wear to fit into societal norms or to protect our vulnerabilities.
Closing Insight
Libaada invites reflection on the layers we wear, both seen and unseen, in our journey through life.