Meaning of
sabaq
सबाक़ • سبق
English
lesson; moral; instruction
Hindi
पाठ; शिक्षा; उपदेश
Urdu
سبق; تعلیم; نصیحت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
sikha diya hai kaii aandhiyon ko maine sabq
main ik chiraag hooñ meraa bhi apna rutba hai
2
kis munh se karen un ke taghaaful ki shikaayat
KHud ham ko mohabbat ka sabq yaad nahin hai
29
woh chahe majnoon ho farhaad ho ki raanjha ho
har ek shaKHs meraa ham sabq nikalta hai
29
kitaaben padh rahe ho tum magar bas yaad ye rakhna
sabq sab zindagi ke zindagi men zindagi degi
5
ye ishq KHud men hai ahmaqaana to aap afhaam dhundhte ho
naya sa shaayad sabak hai mahshar-khiraam ka gaam dhundhte ho
4
aata hai kaam kab ye sikhaaya hua sabq
sab seekh ke bhi haath pe chaale pade rahe
3
nahin jaana kabhi hamne sabq kya aashiqi degi
dikhaakar hizr ki raatein basal ke geet gaati hai
3
dagaa kar ke hamse kinaara ki.e
bina uske ham yuñ guzaara ki.e
sabq zindagi ka mila yuñ ha
men
muhabbat na phir ham dobaara ki.e
2
ishq o wafa ke saare varq bhool ga.e hain
ham par kisi ka kitna tha haq bhool ga.e hain
ai maut ik sivaae tere yaad nahin kuchh
jitne padhe the saare sabak bhool ga.e hain
2
ye sabq maine badi mushkil se seekha hai
tootkar maine sambhalna dil se seekha hai
2
sikha diya hai kaii aandhiyon ko maine sabq
main ik chiraag hooñ meraa bhi apna rutba hai
2
kis munh se karen un ke taghaaful ki shikaayat
KHud ham ko mohabbat ka sabq yaad nahin hai
29
Nuance
In its original sense, 'sabaq' refers to a lesson or instruction, often imparted in a formal setting. In poetry, this word takes on a deeper resonance, suggesting not just the acquisition of knowledge, but the transformative power of understanding. It evokes the journey from ignorance to enlightenment, a theme rich with emotional and intellectual depth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'sabaq' to explore themes of learning and growth. It can symbolize the lessons of life, the wisdom gained through experience, or the moral teachings that shape one's character. The word can also contrast with ignorance or folly, highlighting the value of insight and understanding.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'sabaq' becomes a beacon of wisdom, guiding the soul through the labyrinth of life. It is a reminder of the enduring power of learning.