Meaning of
qaasir
क़ासिर • سینکڑوں
English
inadequate; insufficient; lacking
Hindi
अपर्याप्त; अधूरा; कमी
Urdu
ناکافی; نامکمل; کمی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
achchhe khaase ko kaasir kar deta hai
ishq insaan ko kaafir kar deta hai
0
tire baghair ajab bazm-e-dil ka aalam hai
charaaghhh saikdon jalte hain raushni kam hai
21
jin kii dard-bhari baaton se ek zamaana raam hua
qasir aise fan-kaaron kii qismat men ban-baas raha
15
koii munh fer leta hai to qasir ab shikaayat kya
tujhe kis ne kaha tha aaine ko tod kar le ja
12
sainkdon log the maujood mere paas magar
dil teri yaad se phir bhi raha udaas magar
1
achchhe khaase ko kaasir kar deta hai
ishq insaan ko kaafir kar deta hai
0
tire baghair ajab bazm-e-dil ka aalam hai
charaaghhh saikdon jalte hain raushni kam hai
21
Nuance
Qaṣir evokes a sense of incompleteness, a yearning for what is not yet fulfilled. In poetry, it often reflects the human condition of striving and the perpetual quest for wholeness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use qaṣir to express the limitations of human endeavors. It contrasts with words of abundance, highlighting the gaps in existence and the beauty found in imperfection.
Closing Insight
Qaṣir reminds us of the beauty in striving and the grace in accepting our limitations.