Meaning of
makkaari
मक्कारी • مکاری
English
deceit; cunning; craftiness
Hindi
धोखा; चालाकी; कपट
Urdu
فریب; چالاکی; مکاری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
makkaari nahin hai ye adaakaari hai meri
anpadh hooñ magar naukri sarkaari hai meri
0
ye daadhiyaan ye tilakdhaariyaan nahin chaltiin
hamaare ahd men makkaariyaan nahin chaltiin
qabeele waalon ke dil jodiye mere sardaar
saroon ko kaat ke sardaariyaan nahin chaltiin
22
aakhir kaise ye log hai kaisi ye makkaari karte hai
maa par likhne waale hi ab maa se hushyaari karte hai
9
wafaadaaro'n ki wafaadaariyon se dar gaya hooñ
main apne logon ki makkaariyon se dar gaya hooñ
zamaane bhar men mache betahaasha shor ke beech
dil-e-tanha teri laachaariyon se dar gaya hooñ
3
hamaare vaaste dil men mohabbat gar nahin tere
batakar ek sach hamko bhale barbaad kar lena
zara kuchh der to thehro abhii saansen meri chaltiin
mohabbat jisse karte ho hamaare baad kar lena
2
jhooth makkaari farebi aur jaane kya se kya
aaj kal insaan men baaki yahii dastoor hai
bhool kar apni hadein KHud ko samjhte hain KHuda
aadmi ko aadmi rahna kahaan manzoor hai
1
inki aadat fareb o makkaari
zikr hi kyuuñ karen haseenon ka
1
makkaari nahin hai ye adaakaari hai meri
anpadh hooñ magar naukri sarkaari hai meri
0
ye daadhiyaan ye tilakdhaariyaan nahin chaltiin
hamaare ahd men makkaariyaan nahin chaltiin
qabeele waalon ke dil jodiye mere sardaar
saroon ko kaat ke sardaariyaan nahin chaltiin
22
Nuance
The word 'makkaari' evokes a sense of slyness and deception. In poetry, it often embodies the duality of human nature, where appearances can be deceiving and intentions hidden.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'makkaari' to explore themes of betrayal and hidden motives. It contrasts with innocence and purity, often highlighting the complexity of relationships.
Closing Insight
Makkaari reveals the shadows lurking behind smiles, a reminder of the intricate dance between trust and deceit.