Meaning of
qa'ida
क़ा'इदा • قاعدہ
English
rule; principle; regulation
Hindi
नियम; सिद्धांत; विनियम
Urdu
قاعدہ; اصول; ضابطہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
be-qaida rahe ki jahaan-e-amal men kuchh
dars-e-wafa to yaar tarasha na keejie
2
e dil-e-muztar ye teraa qaayda kya hai
bin mohabbat zindagi ka faayda kya hai
6
ham chaah kar bhi tootte hain har dafa
hota yahii hai ishq ka kya qaaida
har waqt tum yuñ yaad aate ho mujhe
jaise nayi dulhan kare miss maayka
6
gham nahin hua tujhe jitane ka k
abhii mujhe
qaaida nahin pata haraane ka abhii mujhe
5
yaar jugnoo muhabbat rahen titliyaan
ishq men ek ye qaayda tha kabhi
2
be-qaida rahe ki jahaan-e-amal men kuchh
dars-e-wafa to yaar tarasha na keejie
2
e dil-e-muztar ye teraa qaayda kya hai
bin mohabbat zindagi ka faayda kya hai
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qa'ida' refers to a foundational rule or principle that governs actions or thoughts. In poetry, it often symbolizes the invisible structures that hold emotions or societies together, suggesting a balance between chaos and order.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qa'ida' to explore themes of societal norms and personal boundaries. It can evoke the tension between freedom and constraint. It contrasts with words that suggest chaos or rebellion.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'qa'ida' serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between order and chaos.