Meaning of
radif-o-kaafie
रदीफ़-ओ-काफ़िए • ردیف و قافیہ
English
refrain and rhyme; poetic structure
Hindi
रदीफ़ और काफिया; काव्य संरचना
Urdu
ردیف اور قافیہ; شاعرانہ ساخت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
shaayri kya hai radif o qaafiya kya cheez hai
aap hi mujh...ko bataayen main abhii bebahr hooñ
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dilaasa hi dilaayaa ja raha hai
abhii bhi aazmaaya ja raha hai
radeef-o-kaafiya ke gur sikha kar
ha
men shayar banaya ja raha hai
1
shaayri kya hai radif o qaafiya kya cheez hai
aap hi mujh...ko bataayen main abhii bebahr hooñ
1
dilaasa hi dilaayaa ja raha hai
abhii bhi aazmaaya ja raha hai
radeef-o-kaafiya ke gur sikha kar
ha
men shayar banaya ja raha hai
1
Nuance
Radif-o-kaafie refers to the structural elements of poetry that provide rhythm and harmony. The radif is a repeated phrase, while the kaafie is the rhyme scheme. Together, they create a musical quality that enhances the emotional impact of the poem.
Poetic Usage
Poets use radif-o-kaafie to weave a tapestry of sound that captivates the reader. The repetition and rhyme create a sense of continuity and flow, drawing the audience into the poem's world.
Closing Insight
Radif-o-kaafie is the melody of poetry, echoing the heart's deepest rhythms.