Meaning of
raqabat
रक़ाबत • رقابت
English
rivalry; competition
Hindi
प्रतिद्वंद्विता; प्रतिस्पर्धा
Urdu
رقابت; مقابلہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
haar jaaunga KHud raqabat men
dil dukhaana hai meri aadat men
1
kise khabar vo mohabbat thii ya raqabat thii
bahut se log tujhe dekh kar hamaare hue
26
jahaan ye KHaak hua jaata hai raqabat se
har ek shaKHs jo milne laga muhabbat se
3
raqabat dost hi karne laga hai
muhabbat chhod deni chahiye ab
2
raqabat ke bina qisse adhoore hain sabhi
raqabat hi banaati hai muqammal ishq ko
1
rishtedaari hi nibhaate to raqabat hai kya
sirf rishton men pirone ko inaayat hai kya
1
haar jaaunga KHud raqabat men
dil dukhaana hai meri aadat men
1
kise khabar vo mohabbat thii ya raqabat thii
bahut se log tujhe dekh kar hamaare hue
26
Nuance
Raqabat embodies the spirit of competition and rivalry, often tinged with envy or ambition. In poetry, it can reflect the tension between individuals or ideas, highlighting the struggle for supremacy or recognition.
Poetic Usage
Poets use raqabat to delve into themes of ambition, jealousy, and the human desire for recognition. It often serves as a backdrop for exploring the complexities of human relationships.
Closing Insight
Raqabat is a mirror to the competitive spirit within us, reflecting both the drive and the discord it can bring.