Meaning of
riaayat
रिआयत • رعایت
English
concession; leniency; consideration
Hindi
रियायत; उदारता; विचार
Urdu
رعایت; نرمی; غور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
baarha galtiyon ka yahii tha sabab
mujh...ko ik ghalti kii bhi riaayat na thii
0
kitna galat karoge hukumat ke naam par
dhanda banaa liya hai imarat ke naam par
har shay men tees jod ke pandrah ghatta diye
ye de rahe ho ham ko riayaat ke naam par
2
ye kehne ki ijaazat chahiye thii
ha
men thodii riayaat chahiye thii
saza ka hukm sar aankhoñ pe hai bas
ha
men thodii si mohlat chahiye thii
2
rakhoon kaandhe pe sar unke ijaazat mil gaii hamko
KHuda ka shukr hai itni riayaat mil gaii hamko
kisi se baat karke in dinon yuñ lag raha hai dost
hamaari ik pasandeeda vo aurat mil gaii hamko
2
baarha galtiyon ka yahii tha sabab
mujh...ko ik ghalti kii bhi riaayat na thii
0
kitna galat karoge hukumat ke naam par
dhanda banaa liya hai imarat ke naam par
har shay men tees jod ke pandrah ghatta diye
ye de rahe ho ham ko riayaat ke naam par
2
Nuance
Riaayat conveys a sense of kindness and understanding, a gentle bending of rules in favor of compassion. In poetry, it often reflects the human capacity for empathy and forgiveness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use riaayat to explore themes of mercy and the gentle side of justice. It can also highlight the tension between strictness and compassion.
Closing Insight
Riaayat reminds us of the power of gentle understanding. It encourages a balance between justice and mercy.