Meaning of
mureed
मुरीद • مرید
English
disciple; follower; devotee
Hindi
शिष्य; अनुयायी; भक्त
Urdu
شاگرد; پیروکار; عقیدت مند
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Ishq imaam hai mera kyon mureed rakkha hai
1
naseeb likhne waalen ne kya kamaal likha hai
zameer pe mere dhabba use rumal likha hai
mureed hooñ main shiksha ka mazid gyaan nahin hai
javaab mushkil ho aisa use sawaal likha hai
10
vo wafa ke naam par husn bhuna rahe hain ab yuñ
ki mureed ban ga.e hain kaii sau raqeeb un ke
4
adeeb duniya samajh rahi hai to kyun na KHud ko waheed kar loon
taraash kar har hunar ko apne mazid murshid mureed kar loon
radeef baandhoon ghazal men aisa har ik maani fareed kar loon
jareed loon qaafiye ke ashaar main sabhi ab shadeed kar loon
3
faqat insaan hi nahin mere mureedon men shumaar
mere ashaar ko deemak bhi padha karte hain
1
ik tamannaa ajab shaheed hui
zindagi maut ki mureed hui
ek do saal to lagenge use
shayari tu bhi to jadeed hui
1
Ishq imaam hai mera kyon mureed rakkha hai
1
naseeb likhne waalen ne kya kamaal likha hai
zameer pe mere dhabba use rumal likha hai
mureed hooñ main shiksha ka mazid gyaan nahin hai
javaab mushkil ho aisa use sawaal likha hai
10
Nuance
Originally, 'mureed' signifies one who seeks spiritual guidance or follows a spiritual path. In poetry, it embodies the devotion and surrender of the self to a higher power or beloved.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mureed' to convey themes of spiritual yearning and the deep connection between the seeker and the sought. It often reflects the journey of the soul towards enlightenment.
Closing Insight
The word 'mureed' beautifully encapsulates the soul's devotion and the eternal quest for spiritual fulfillment.