Meaning of
qafile
क़ाफ़िले • قافلے
English
caravans; processions
Hindi
कारवां; जुलूस
Urdu
قافلے; جلوس
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kisi kaafile ke na peeche chalenge
chalenge to marzi se aage chalenge
0
sar-zameen-e-hind par aqwaam-e-aalam ke firaq
qafile baste ga.e hindostaan banta gaya
48
ham qafile se bichhde hue hain magar nabeel
ik raasta alag se nikale hue to hain
34
majrooh qafile ki mire dastaan ye hai
rahbar ne mil ke loot liya raahzan ke saath
19
tu idhar udhar kii na baat kar ye bataa ki qafile kyun lute
teri rahbari ka sawaal hai ha
men raahzan se garz nahin
7
hamne jinko qafile kii zimmedaari saunp dii
kya pata tha hamsafar vo rahzano se kam nahin
2
qafile ko rok lete
jaane waalon men main bhi tha
1
kisi kaafile ke na peeche chalenge
chalenge to marzi se aage chalenge
0
sar-zameen-e-hind par aqwaam-e-aalam ke firaq
qafile baste ga.e hindostaan banta gaya
48
Nuance
The word evokes images of long journeys, collective movement, and shared destinies. In poetry, it often symbolizes the passage of time, the journey of life, or the collective human experience.
Poetic Usage
Used to depict the journey of life or the passage of time. Can suggest unity and shared purpose. Often reflects on the transient nature of existence.
Closing Insight
Caravans in poetry are the silent witnesses of time, each step a testament to the journey of souls.