Meaning of
qaaida
क़ाएदा • قاعدہ
English
rule; principle; regulation
Hindi
नियम; सिद्धांत; विनियम
Urdu
قاعدہ; اصول; ضابطہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Kam mili roti hame phir bhi tasalli aaj kar li
0
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
Kam mili roti hame phir bhi tasalli aaj kar li
0
e dil-e-muztar ye teraa qaayda kya hai
bin mohabbat zindagi ka faayda kya hai
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qaaida' refers to a rule or principle that guides actions or decisions. In poetry, it often symbolizes the constraints or boundaries within which emotions and thoughts are expressed, reflecting the tension between freedom and structure.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qaaida' to explore themes of restriction and liberation. It can contrast with chaos or anarchy, highlighting the beauty found within order. It may also reflect societal norms and personal rebellion.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'qaaida' embodies the delicate balance between order and chaos, a dance of structure and freedom.