Meaning of
qalander
क़लंदर • قلندر
English
mystic; wanderer
Hindi
संत; घुमक्कड़
Urdu
صوفی; درویش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tujhko nahin pata to bataa doon ki ai raqeeb
shahon ka shah hooñ main qalandar hooñ jaan le
vo aag hai ki tu use chhoone se khauf kha
baaki rahi meri to main saagar hooñ jaan le
0
khaddar pahan ke bech raha tha sharaab vo
dekha mujhe to haath men jhanda utha liya
main bhi koi ganwaar sipaahi na tha janab
maine bhi jaam fenk ke danda utha liya
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Husn naseehat ishq ibaadat mere liye saudaai hai
3
siyasato na kalandaro ke na maal-o-zar ya singaar aage
jhukega sar apna sirf rozi ya deed-e-parwar-digaar aage
2
ham qalandar-mizaaj hain zaami
ham kanaat-shiaar hote hain
2
haath men tasbeeh lab par naam har pal bas teraa
jaaneman yuñ ishq men main bhi qalander ban gaya
1
duniya-e-sukhan ka main qalandar nahin hota
gar peshe nazar meer ka daftar nahin hota
1
gar qalander hai to phir avsar banaa
aasmaañ ko chat zameen ko ghar banaa
1
KHud hi apna dhyaan rakhna hai mujhe
ishq men main bhi qalander tha kabhi
1
naya saal bhi aane ko hai mere dost
puraana qalander hatana padega
0
tujhko nahin pata to bataa doon ki ai raqeeb
shahon ka shah hooñ main qalandar hooñ jaan le
vo aag hai ki tu use chhoone se khauf kha
baaki rahi meri to main saagar hooñ jaan le
0
khaddar pahan ke bech raha tha sharaab vo
dekha mujhe to haath men jhanda utha liya
main bhi koi ganwaar sipaahi na tha janab
maine bhi jaam fenk ke danda utha liya
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Nuance
Qalander refers to a mystic or a wandering ascetic, often detached from worldly possessions and concerns. In poetry, it symbolizes spiritual freedom, a life unbound by material constraints, and a deep connection with the divine.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qalander' to depict characters who live beyond societal norms. It is a metaphor for those who seek truth and enlightenment, often in solitude. The word contrasts with materialism, highlighting a life of simplicity and devotion.
Closing Insight
Qalander embodies the quest for spiritual truth. It invites us to ponder a life beyond material confines.