Meaning of
qismat
क़िस्मत • قسمت
English
fate; destiny; fortune
Hindi
भाग्य; नियति; किस्मत
Urdu
قسمت; نصیب; تقدیر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kabhi main apne haathon ki lakeeron se nahin uljha
mujhe maaloom hai qismat ka likkha bhi badalta hai
38
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
sitaare aur qismat dekh kar ghar se nikalte hain
jo buzdil hain muhoorat dekhkar ghar se nikalte hain
ha
men lekin safar ki mushkilon se dar nahin lagta
ki ham bacchon ki soorat dekhkar ghar se nikalte hain
74
ye na thii hamaari qismat ki visaal-e-yaar hota
agar aur jeete rahte yahii intizaar hota
67
apni qismat men sabhi kuchh tha magar phool na the
tum agar phool na hote to hamaare hote
56
ittifaq apni jagah khush-qismati apni jagah
KHud banata hai jahaan men aadmi apni jagah
51
KHush rahte hain hañs sakte hain bhole bhaale hote hain
vo jo she'r nahin kahte hain qismat waale hote hain
peena achchhii baat nahin hai aate hain samjhaane dost
aur dhalti hi shaam unhen phir humeen sambhaale hote hain
47
KHvaahish sab rakhte hain tujhko paane ki
aur phir apni apni qismat hoti hai
45
gar ye achchhii qismat hai to laanat aisi qismat par
apne phone men dekh rahe hain baap ko boodha hote ham
43
meri qismat ki ye duniya mujhe pahchaanti hai
log mar jaate hain pahchaan banaane ke li.e
39
kabhi main apne haathon ki lakeeron se nahin uljha
mujhe maaloom hai qismat ka likkha bhi badalta hai
38
mohabbat apni qismat men nahin hai
ibadat se guzaara kar rahe hai
115
Nuance
The word 'qismat' evokes a sense of the inevitable path laid out by the universe. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unseen forces that shape human lives, intertwining hope and resignation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qismat' to explore themes of predestination and the human struggle against it. It contrasts with words like 'irada' (intention), highlighting the tension between choice and destiny.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'qismat' serves as a reminder of life's mysterious orchestration. It invites reflection on the balance between acceptance and aspiration.