Meaning of
qurbaani
क़ुर्बानी • قربانی
English
sacrifice; offering; selflessness
Hindi
बलिदान; अर्पण; निःस्वार्थता
Urdu
قربانی; نذر; بے غرضی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye qurbaani faqat kyun maangti hai rab
bataa ulfat kahii koi bala hai kya
0
naam pe ham qurbaan the us ke lekin phir ye taur huaus ko dekh ke ruk jaana bhi sab se badi qurbaani thii
mujh se bichhad kar bhi vo ladki kitnii KHush KHush rahtii haius ladki ne mujh se bichhad kar mar jaane ki thaanii thii
183
apne seene men bahut aag lagaaee hamne
isliye yaar bahut chot bhi khaai hamne
maan le ye bhi to ik qism kii hai qurbaani
tere bin ro ke sanam eid manaa'i hamne
5
KHuda ke hi hukm se tu be-vafa banii hai matlab saaf hai
KHuda hijrat chahta hai mere ishq ki qurbaani saath men
2
ye qurbaani hamne uske naam likhi hai
hasrat to meri poore bazaar biki hai
2
ik tere aane ke bharose par hooñ ab tak mustaqil
warna ho jaata aashiqi men ik sabab qurbaani ka
1
agar tum pyaar ke maani nahin samjhe
ki phir tum yaar qurbaani nahin samjhe
1
ye qurbaani faqat kyun maangti hai rab
bataa ulfat kahii koi bala hai kya
0
naam pe ham qurbaan the us ke lekin phir ye taur huaus ko dekh ke ruk jaana bhi sab se badi qurbaani thii
mujh se bichhad kar bhi vo ladki kitnii KHush KHush rahtii haius ladki ne mujh se bichhad kar mar jaane ki thaanii thii
183
Nuance
The word evokes a deep sense of giving up something precious for a greater cause. In poetry, it often symbolizes the ultimate act of love or devotion, where personal desires are surrendered for the beloved or a higher ideal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qurbaani' to illustrate themes of love and devotion. It often appears in contexts where the lover sacrifices their own happiness for the beloved. It contrasts with selfishness, highlighting the purity of intent.
Closing Insight
Qurbaani embodies the essence of selflessness in love. It is a testament to the purity of one's heart.