Meaning of
par-basta
पर-बस्ता • پر بستہ
English
bound by wings; restrained
Hindi
पंखों से बंधा; प्रतिबंधित
Urdu
پر سے بندھا; محدود
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kandhe par basta li.e aate hain bacche muskuraakar
zindagi kaise jiein bacche sikhaate muskuraakar
1
bahut achha hai aur achha bhi rakhna hai
hai usse dosti rishta bhi rakhna hai
suno maa kal mujhe jal
dii utha dena
ki uski seat par basta bhi rakhna hai
8
kandhe par basta li.e aate hain bacche muskuraakar
zindagi kaise jiein bacche sikhaate muskuraakar
1
bahut achha hai aur achha bhi rakhna hai
hai usse dosti rishta bhi rakhna hai
suno maa kal mujhe jal
dii utha dena
ki uski seat par basta bhi rakhna hai
8
Nuance
Par-basta conjures the image of a bird whose wings are tied, symbolizing restriction and the longing for freedom. It speaks to the tension between potential and limitation, the desire to soar and the reality of constraint.
Poetic Usage
Poets use par-basta to express themes of captivity, unfulfilled potential, and the struggle for liberation. It evokes a poignant sense of yearning and the bittersweet nature of dreams deferred.
Closing Insight
Par-basta captures the essence of dreams restrained, a reminder of the delicate balance between hope and reality.