Meaning of
qafila
क़फ़िला • قافلہ
English
caravan; procession; journey
Hindi
कारवाँ; जुलूस; यात्रा
Urdu
قافلہ; جلوس; سفر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dard ka qafila nahin rukta
saanson ka silsila nahin rukta
mujh
men hi main raha nahin hooñ ab
gham ka jo daakhila nahin rukta
0
zindagi yuñ hui basar tanhaa
qaafila saath aur safar tanhaa
50
hum-safar chahiye hujoom nahin
ik musaafir bhi qaafila hai mujhe
44
raabta laakh sahi qaafila-salaar ke saath
ham ko chalna hai magar vaqt ki raftaar ke saath
28
mere shayar main vahii husne-dilaawez jise
chaahne waale bahut jaanne waale kam hain
25
baadbaan naaz se lahara ke chali baad-e-muraad
kaarwaan eed manaa qaafila-salaar aaya
11
tujhe lagta hai peeche qaafila hai
palat kar dekh duniya ja chuki hai
2
hamaare baad bhi ye kaafila hogaa naya bilkul
sitaara tootne se aasmaañ khaali nahin hota
2
duaon ka jab qaafila saath hogaa
tarakki ka bhi silsila saath hogaa
vidhaayak tabhi ban sakoge miyaan tum
dilon ka kabhi jo jila saath hogaa
0
dil ko jab tujhse bichhadne ka gumaan hone laga
qaafila aankhoñ se ashkon ka ravaan hone laga
maine bas itnaa kaha tha ke meri jaan ho tum
sunke ye baat jahaan dushman-e-jaan hone laga
0
dard ka qafila nahin rukta
saanson ka silsila nahin rukta
mujh
men hi main raha nahin hooñ ab
gham ka jo daakhila nahin rukta
0
zindagi yuñ hui basar tanhaa
qaafila saath aur safar tanhaa
50
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qafila' evokes the image of a caravan moving through vast landscapes, a symbol of journey and exploration. In poetry, it often embodies the passage of life, the collective movement of souls through time and space, each with their own stories and destinations.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qafila' to depict the journey of life. It can symbolize the collective human experience or the solitary path of an individual. The word may contrast with stillness or stagnation, highlighting movement and progress.
Closing Insight
Qafila captures the essence of movement and the inexorable passage of time. It invites reflection on the journeys we undertake, both together and alone.