Meaning of
naqsh-e-qadam
नक़्श-ए-क़दम • نقش قدم
English
footprint; trace; path
Hindi
पदचिह्न; निशान; मार्ग
Urdu
پاؤں کا نشان; نقش; راستہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
phoote hue naseeb ke naqsh-e-qadam pe hain
raste gumaan men hain samar intizaar men
0
dabii kuchali hui sab khwaahishon ke sar nikal aa.e
zaraa paisa hua to chyuntiyon ke par nikal aa.e
abhii udte nahin to faakhta ke saath hain bacche
akela chhod denge maa ko jis din par nikal aa.e
63
hamaare naqsh-e-qadam jo mitaane aaye the
hamaare naqsh-e-qadam par hi chal rahe hain abhii
3
naqsh-e-qadam ko maan ke sach ham jo chal diye
phir aa ga.e wahin pe chale the jahaan se ham
2
kyuuñ na choomun tumhaare naksh-e-qadam
baani-e-inklaab-e-husn ho tum
1
tere naqsh-e-qadam pe chalte chalte
mujhe chehra badalna aa gaya hai
1
choom len ham tumhaare naqsh-e-qadam
gar tumhein koii etiraaz na ho
0
phoote hue naseeb ke naqsh-e-qadam pe hain
raste gumaan men hain samar intizaar men
0
dabii kuchali hui sab khwaahishon ke sar nikal aa.e
zaraa paisa hua to chyuntiyon ke par nikal aa.e
abhii udte nahin to faakhta ke saath hain bacche
akela chhod denge maa ko jis din par nikal aa.e
63
Nuance
Naqsh-e-qadam evokes the imagery of footprints left on a path, symbolizing the journey and the impact of those who have walked before us. In poetry, it often represents the traces of beloved ones, guiding the seeker through memories and aspirations.
Poetic Usage
Poets use naqsh-e-qadam to evoke nostalgia and longing. It can symbolize the path of love or the journey of life. It contrasts with words that denote permanence, highlighting the transient nature of existence.
Closing Insight
Naqsh-e-qadam is a gentle reminder of the paths we tread and the imprints we leave behind.