Meaning of
saarthii
सारथी • سارتھی
English
charioteer; guide; driver
Hindi
सारथी; मार्गदर्शक; चालक
Urdu
سارتھی; رہنما; ڈرائیور
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
main shahaani tha magar ab saarthii ban
jeet ko teri naye aayaam dooñga
1
aankhoñ men hamne bhi kuchh sapne pale hain
lekin un sapnon par palkon ke taale hain
apne rath ka KHud hi saarthii banna hogaa
is yug men ab krishna nahin aane waale hain
2
saarthii neenden na zaayaa' keejie
ratjaga karke kahaan hoti ghazal
1
suna hai saarthii shayar hua hai
muqadamaa ik naya daayr hua hai
1
tumhaara saarthii to likh chuka hooñ KHat ke aakhir men
magar shuruaat men ab kya likhoon is kashmakash men hooñ
1
apne rath ka KHud hi saarthii banna hogaa
is yug men ab krishna nahin aane waale hain
1
main shahaani tha magar ab saarthii ban
jeet ko teri naye aayaam dooñga
1
aankhoñ men hamne bhi kuchh sapne pale hain
lekin un sapnon par palkon ke taale hain
apne rath ka KHud hi saarthii banna hogaa
is yug men ab krishna nahin aane waale hain
2
Nuance
Saarthii is a term that denotes guidance and leadership, often symbolizing someone who leads others through life's journey. In poetry, it represents the guiding force or the inner voice that steers one towards their destiny.
Poetic Usage
Poets use saarthii to depict the role of a mentor or a guiding spirit. It is often contrasted with words of aimlessness, highlighting the importance of direction and purpose.
Closing Insight
Saarthii in poetry is the beacon of guidance, illuminating the path to one's true calling.