Meaning of
rivaayatein
रिवायतें • روایات
English
traditions; customs
Hindi
परंपराएँ; रिवाज
Urdu
روایات; رسم و رواج
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mujhse mire ahbaab hasad karne lage hain
milkar sabhi dushman ki madad karne lage hain
tha ishq ki main jitni rivaayat ka raavi
vo saari rivaayat ye rad karne lage hain
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ik mujhe chhod kar gair se baat karti rahi
umr bhar saath kah ke mulaqaat karti rahi
ek anjaan main bhi banaa sab sahi jaan kar
umr bhar khaas ban ke rivaayat karti rahi
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mujhse mire ahbaab hasad karne lage hain
milkar sabhi dushman ki madad karne lage hain
tha ishq ki main jitni rivaayat ka raavi
vo saari rivaayat ye rad karne lage hain
0
ik mujhe chhod kar gair se baat karti rahi
umr bhar saath kah ke mulaqaat karti rahi
ek anjaan main bhi banaa sab sahi jaan kar
umr bhar khaas ban ke rivaayat karti rahi
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'rivaayatein' refers to the customs and traditions passed down through generations. In poetry, it evokes a sense of continuity and the weight of cultural heritage, often highlighting the tension between tradition and modernity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'rivaayatein' to explore themes of cultural identity and heritage. It can evoke nostalgia for a bygone era or critique the constraints of tradition. The word often appears in contrast with modernity, highlighting the struggle between past and present.
Closing Insight
Rivaayatein carries the weight of history, offering a bridge between the past and the present.