Meaning of
qaidi
क़ैदी • قیدی
English
prisoner; captive
Hindi
कैदी; बंदी
Urdu
قیدی; اسیر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
naya khwaab bhi aankhoñ men pal raha hai
magar saath men dil bhi to jal raha hai
naya saal kaisa hai yaaron batao
ki ham qaaidiyon ka vahii chal raha hai
0
nigaah-e-shokh ka qai
dii nahin hai kaun yahaañ
kise tamannaa nahin phool choomne ko mile
51
ham qai
dii bhi rihaa ki.e jaayen ik din
ham logon ko bhi to khulkar jeena hai
4
uske haathon se gire chaand sitaare aise
jaise masnad se koi khaaq nashee hota hain
teri baahon se nikalne ka khayal aa.e kyon
umr ki kaid se kab qaidee bari hota hain
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naya khwaab bhi aankhoñ men pal raha hai
magar saath men dil bhi to jal raha hai
naya saal kaisa hai yaaron batao
ki ham qaaidiyon ka vahii chal raha hai
0
nigaah-e-shokh ka qai
dii nahin hai kaun yahaañ
kise tamannaa nahin phool choomne ko mile
51
Nuance
Qaidi evokes the image of confinement and restriction, not just in a physical sense but also emotionally and spiritually. It speaks to the human condition of feeling trapped by circumstances or emotions.
Poetic Usage
In poetry, 'qaidi' is often used to symbolize the struggle for freedom. It can represent both literal imprisonment and metaphorical entrapment by desires or societal norms.
Closing Insight
Qaidi reminds us of the chains we wear, visible or invisible. It is a call to seek liberation within and without.