Meaning of
paaki
पाक़ी • پاکی
English
purity; cleanliness; sanctity
Hindi
पवित्रता; स्वच्छता; पावनता
Urdu
پاکیزگی; صفائی; تقدس
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
uski paakeeza jawaani parde ki paaband hogii
kisne socha tha ki mandir men kabhi taale lagenge
1
koi to paakeeza sift palkon men uski thii kahii
palken uthiin to chaandni hamne bikharte dekhi hai
38
mohabbat ek paakizaa amal hai is li.e shaayad
simat kar sharm saari ek bose men chali aayi
31
hai dasahre men bhi yuñ gar farhat-o-zeenat nazeer
par diwali bhi ajab paakeeza-tar tyaohar hai
20
wazu karke chhua tujhko yoon paakizaa muhabbat thii
tumhaare baad to maine havas ko hi mitaaya tha
6
ishq aisa hai paakizagi ke baghair
shayari jaise harf-e-ravi ke baghair
3
rooh ko paakeeza to kar leejeye
maaniye ganga safaaii ho gaii
2
shajar ye ishq ki paakizagi ka aalam hai
use khyaal men bhi be-rida nahin karte
2
kahii aisa na ho ki vo mujhe choone se kataraaye
meri KHvaahish chhuan uskaa mujhe paakizaa mat kahiye
1
teri hi yaadon men paakizaa hona padta hai
uske khaatir bhi in aankhoñ ko rona padta hai
tumko to bas mere KHvaabon men aanaa hota hai
ye socho mujh...ko to raaton men sona padta hai
1
uski paakeeza jawaani parde ki paaband hogii
kisne socha tha ki mandir men kabhi taale lagenge
1
koi to paakeeza sift palkon men uski thii kahii
palken uthiin to chaandni hamne bikharte dekhi hai
38
Nuance
The word 'paaki' evokes a sense of purity and cleanliness, both in the physical and spiritual realms. In poetry, it often transcends the literal to touch upon the sanctity of the soul, the purity of intentions, and the untainted beauty of nature.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'paaki' to describe the untouched beauty of a landscape, the innocence of a child's laughter, or the sincerity of a lover's heart. It contrasts with words that suggest corruption or impurity.
Closing Insight
In its essence, 'paaki' is a celebration of the unblemished and the divine. It invites the poet to explore purity in its myriad forms.