Meaning of
nafaa
नफा़ • نفع
English
profit; benefit; advantage
Hindi
लाभ; फायदा; लाभांश
Urdu
نفع; فائدہ; فائدہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
wafa chaahna hai tijaarat mohabbat nahin hai
nafa chaahne kii tilaavat ibadat nahin hai
0
dil lagana hai ghaate ka sauda
log is
men nafa dekhte hain
10
hanste hue vo mujhse juda kaise ho gaya
nuksaan men kisi ka nafa kaise ho gaya
KHush qismati pe apni mujhe shak sa hota tha
itnaa haseen shaKHs meraa kaise ho gaya
7
nafa nuksaan to vyaapaar men hota hai yaaron
mohabbat men to hoti hai mohabbat aur mohabbat
5
khabar aayi hai phd mukammal ho gaii lekin
nafa kya aajtak jo tum mirii aañkhen na padh paai
3
chhodkar mujh...ko gaya is
men gaya kya aapka
ro raha main cheekh kar is
men nafa kya aapka
kaam aata hai hamesha se vahii ham log ke
hai meraa ye hai teraa ye hai KHuda kya aapka
2
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
teri nafaasat se guzaarish hai mirii
aisi hi tu rahna ye KHvaahish hai mirii
1
aankh se apni pila de
ishq ka kuchh to nafa de
hont hain beemaar kab se
choom kar in ko davaa de
0
wafa chaahna hai tijaarat mohabbat nahin hai
nafa chaahne kii tilaavat ibadat nahin hai
0
dil lagana hai ghaate ka sauda
log is
men nafa dekhte hain
10
Nuance
The word 'nafaa' in its original sense denotes gain or advantage. In poetry, it often transcends material wealth, symbolizing emotional or spiritual enrichment. It captures the essence of what is truly valuable in life.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'nafaa' to explore the deeper meanings of gain, often contrasting material wealth with inner fulfillment. It can symbolize the rewards of love, wisdom, or personal growth.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'nafaa' invites reflection on what truly enriches the soul. It challenges us to seek value beyond the tangible.