Meaning of
peer
पीर • پیر
English
saint; spiritual guide; elder
Hindi
संत; आध्यात्मिक गुरु; बुजुर्ग
Urdu
پیر; روحانی رہنما; بزرگ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
lafz kitne hi tere pairo'n se lipate honge
tune jab aakhiri khat meraa jalaya hogaa
tune jab phool kitaabon se nikale honge
dene vaala bhi tujhe yaad to aaya hogaa
31
raaste men phir vahii pairo'n ko chakkar aa gaya
january guzra nahin tha aur december aa gaya
97
dil ye karta hai ki is umr ki pagdandi par
ulte pairo'n se chaloon phir vahii ladka ho jaaun
64
KHuda ki shayari hoti hai aurat
jise pairo'n tale raunda gaya hai
tumhe dil ke chale jaane pe kya gam
tumhaara kaun sa apna gaya hai
63
nikhat-e-pairhan se us gul ki
silsila be-saba raha meraa
54
ho gaii hai peer parvat si pighalni chahiye
is himalaya se koi ganga nikalni chahiye
47
jo rakh lo mujh...ko dil men tum
rah loonga main paagal banke
tum mujh...ko pahno pairo'n men
main khankoon phir paayal banke
41
chilchilaati dhoop hai aur pair men chappal nahin
jism ghaayal hai magar ye hausla ghaayal nahin
36
badan ka zikr baatil hai to aao
bina sar pair ki baatein karenge
35
taarif dashanan ki ki.e ja rahe hain jo
kis munh se siya raam ke pairo'n men jhukhenge
34
lafz kitne hi tere pairo'n se lipate honge
tune jab aakhiri khat meraa jalaya hogaa
tune jab phool kitaabon se nikale honge
dene vaala bhi tujhe yaad to aaya hogaa
31
raaste men phir vahii pairo'n ko chakkar aa gaya
january guzra nahin tha aur december aa gaya
97
Nuance
The word 'peer' evokes the image of a wise elder or spiritual guide, often revered for their insight and guidance. In poetry, it symbolizes wisdom, spiritual enlightenment, and the quest for deeper understanding.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'peer' to explore themes of guidance and wisdom. It contrasts with ignorance, highlighting the journey towards enlightenment and understanding.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'peer' stands as a beacon of wisdom and spiritual insight.