Meaning of
naazir
नाज़िर • ناظر
English
observer; overseer
Hindi
प्रेक्षक; निरीक्षक
Urdu
نگران; ناظر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kabhi munaazra gar hogaa be-wafai par
tere sawaal ka khul kar javaab ham denge
0
jazbaat-o-khayaalaat-o-manaazir pe na rukna
jhonke hain hawaon ke ye chalte hi rahenge
hijrat ke bhi darwaaze khule rakhna hai dil men
duniya hai yahaañ log nikalte hi rahenge
2
vo hoor jaisi hai yaaron haan uske kooche men
yaqeen jaaniye firdaus se manaazir hain
1
dil dara hi dene waale jaise dahshat ke manaazir
dekhta hooñ main ye kaise kaise qudrat ke manaazir
kar nahin sakti mutaasir tujh ko meri shaayri ye
tune dekhe hi nahin hain ek khilwat ke manaazir
0
kabhi munaazra gar hogaa be-wafai par
tere sawaal ka khul kar javaab ham denge
0
jazbaat-o-khayaalaat-o-manaazir pe na rukna
jhonke hain hawaon ke ye chalte hi rahenge
hijrat ke bhi darwaaze khule rakhna hai dil men
duniya hai yahaañ log nikalte hi rahenge
2
Nuance
Naazir in its essence refers to one who observes with keen insight, a witness to the unfolding of events. In poetry, it captures the role of the silent observer, the one who sees beyond the surface, understanding the deeper currents of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'naazir' to evoke the image of a wise sage or a distant star, watching over the world with a calm, discerning gaze.
Closing Insight
Naazir reminds us of the power of observation, the quiet strength in simply bearing witness.