Meaning of
musafaat
मुसाफ़त • مسافت
English
distance; journey
Hindi
दूरी; यात्रा
Urdu
مسافت; سفر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mujh ko hairat hai KHuda teri musaafat pe magar
zindagi baith aa haalaat ki kuchh baat karen
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hai kisi zaalim urdu ki ghaat darwaaze men hai
ya masafat hai nayi ya raat darwaaze men hai
jis tarha uthatii hai nazren be-iraada baar-baar
saaf lagta hai ke koi baat darwaaze men
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mujh ko hairat hai KHuda teri musaafat pe magar
zindagi baith aa haalaat ki kuchh baat karen
0
hai kisi zaalim urdu ki ghaat darwaaze men hai
ya masafat hai nayi ya raat darwaaze men hai
jis tarha uthatii hai nazren be-iraada baar-baar
saaf lagta hai ke koi baat darwaaze men
19
Nuance
The word 'musafaat' evokes the vastness of distance and the introspection of a journey. In poetry, it often symbolizes the emotional and spiritual paths one traverses, beyond mere physical travel.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'musafaat' to delve into themes of longing, separation, and the quest for self-discovery. It can contrast with words of arrival or homecoming, emphasizing the perpetual nature of the journey.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'musafaat' embodies the endless journey of the soul.