Meaning of
nafaa'-nuqsaan
नफ़ा'-नुक़सान • نفع نقصان
English
profit and loss; gains and losses
Hindi
लाभ और हानि; फायदे और नुकसान
Urdu
نفع و نقصان; فائدے اور نقصان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dil-e-beemaar ki yaaron davaa kyuuñ poochte ho tum
tumhein maaloom hai phir bhi pata kyuuñ poochte ho tum
kiya jo ishq to jaanaan nafa nuksaan mat dekho
muhabbat men mili kaise saza kyuuñ poochte ho tum
1
nafa nuksaan to vyaapaar men hota hai yaaron
mohabbat men to hoti hai mohabbat aur mohabbat
5
dil-e-beemaar ki yaaron davaa kyuuñ poochte ho tum
tumhein maaloom hai phir bhi pata kyuuñ poochte ho tum
kiya jo ishq to jaanaan nafa nuksaan mat dekho
muhabbat men mili kaise saza kyuuñ poochte ho tum
1
nafa nuksaan to vyaapaar men hota hai yaaron
mohabbat men to hoti hai mohabbat aur mohabbat
5
Nuance
Nafaa'-nuqsaan reflects the duality of life's transactions, the balance of gains and losses. It embodies the inevitable trade-offs and the wisdom in accepting both with equanimity.
Poetic Usage
Used to explore the themes of life's balance and the acceptance of its dual nature. It contrasts with singular pursuits, highlighting the wisdom in embracing both sides. Common in reflections on fate and destiny.
Closing Insight
Nafaa'-nuqsaan embodies the wisdom of balance, a reminder of life's intricate dance between gain and loss.