Meaning of
saafi
साफ़ी • صافی
English
pure; clean; clear
Hindi
शुद्ध; साफ़; स्पष्ट
Urdu
خالص; صاف; واضح
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ham samundar hai hamko na raste bataa
ham musaafir nahin jo bhatak jaayenge
dushmani yaar kis kis se lenge bhala
tere pahluu se ham hi sarak jaayenge
22
musaafir hain ham bhi musaafir ho tum bhi
kisi mod par phir mulaqaat hogii
65
musaafiron ke dimaagon men dar ziyaada haina jaane vaqt hai kam ya safar ziyaada hai
46
hum-safar chahiye hujoom nahin
ik musaafir bhi qaafila hai mujhe
44
ham se pahle bhi musaafir kaii guzre honge
kam se kam raah ke patthar to hataate jaate
43
ye dil malool bhi kam hai udaas bhi kam hai
kaii dinon se koi aas paas bhi kam hai
ha
men bhi yoon hi guzarna pasand hai aur phir
tumhaara shahar musaafir-shanaas bhi kam hai
33
nagri nagri fira musaafir ghar ka rastaa bhool gaya
kya hai teraa kya hai meraa apna paraaya bhool gaya
25
yahii to ek tamannaa hai is musaafir ki
jo tum nahin to safar men tumhaara pyaar chale
24
ye aañsu dhundhta hai teraa daaman
musaafir apni manzil jaanta hai
23
bhool jote. hain musaafir rastaa
log kahte hain kahaanii phir bhi
23
ham samundar hai hamko na raste bataa
ham musaafir nahin jo bhatak jaayenge
dushmani yaar kis kis se lenge bhala
tere pahluu se ham hi sarak jaayenge
22
musaafir hain ham bhi musaafir ho tum bhi
kisi mod par phir mulaqaat hogii
65
Nuance
In its original sense, 'saafi' conveys purity and clarity, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. Poetry has embraced this word to explore themes of untainted emotions and transparent intentions, often using it to evoke a sense of innocence or truth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'saafi' to describe the purity of love or the clarity of a moment. It can contrast with words that suggest complexity or deceit, highlighting the beauty of simplicity and truth.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'saafi' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's unblemished desires.