Meaning of
nisf
निस्फ़ • نصف
English
half; middle
Hindi
आधा; मध्य
Urdu
آدھا; وسط
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kaath kii haandi ab na chadhengi zulm ke choolhe par yaaro
vaqt ka pahiya ghoomega munsif bhi jail men jaayega
6
tareekiyo ko aag lage aur diya jale
ye raat bein karti rahe aur diya jale
us ki zabaan men itnaa asar hai ki nisf shab
vo raushni ki baat kare aur diya jale
103
meraa qaateel hi meraa munsif hai
kya mire haq men faisla dega
53
usii ka shahar vahii muddai vahii munsif
ha
men yaqeen tha hamaara qusoor niklega
41
usii ka shahar vahii muddai vahii munsif
ha
men yaqeen tha hamaara qusoor niklega
37
ab to amaan hone laga hai yaqeen ye
uske hi haq men aayega munsif ka faisla
33
is daur-e-munsifi men zaroori nahin 'waseem'
jis shaKHs ki KHataa ho usii ko sazaa mile
33
munsif ho agar tum to kab insaaf karoge
mujrim hain agar ham to saza kyun nahin dete
27
bahut main himmat bhi karke daanish sabhi ko darpan dikha raha hooñ
mara pada hai yahaañ ka munsif yahii to main sach bataa raha hooñ
15
jo kal shab se tanhaa tha kaisa hogaa
vo nisf chaand ab jaane kis ka hogaa
8
kaath kii haandi ab na chadhengi zulm ke choolhe par yaaro
vaqt ka pahiya ghoomega munsif bhi jail men jaayega
6
tareekiyo ko aag lage aur diya jale
ye raat bein karti rahe aur diya jale
us ki zabaan men itnaa asar hai ki nisf shab
vo raushni ki baat kare aur diya jale
103
Nuance
The word 'nisf' signifies a division or a point of balance. Originally, it denotes the concept of half or middle, suggesting a state of equilibrium. In poetry, 'nisf' often symbolizes the balance between contrasting emotions or situations, capturing the essence of duality and harmony.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'nisf' to explore themes of balance and duality. It can represent the midpoint of a journey or the balance between love and loss. It contrasts with extremes, offering a sense of peace.
Closing Insight
In its poetic form, 'nisf' invites reflection on the delicate balance of life. It embodies the harmony found in the midst of chaos.