Meaning of
saiyyaad
सैय्याद • صیاد
English
hunter; captor; metaphorically, one who ensnares hearts
Hindi
शिकारी; पकड़ने वाला; रूपक में, दिलों को फँसाने वाला
Urdu
شکار کرنے والا; پکڑنے والا; استعارۃً، دلوں کو پھانسنے والا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dua men ik parinde ne ye maanga
khudaaya ab naya sayyaad aa.e
1
are sayyaad humeen gul hain humeen bulbul hain
tu ne kuchh aah suna bhi nahin dekha bhi nahin
34
mere sayyaad ko koi bula de
mere pinjare ko toda ja raha hai
28
zabt karta hooñ to ghutta hai qafas men mira dam
aah karta hooñ to sayyaad KHafaa hota hai
23
jaise sayyaadon ko sayyaa
dii se rahtii hai garz
kaam khambe ko vaise apni ustaa
dii se hai
23
apni ana ko chhod tere dar men aa gaya
tum sochne lage ki barabar men aa gaya
panchi to jaal men hai phansa jaanboojhkar
sayyaad sochta hai ki chakkar men aa gaya
5
apni nazaron men naagawaar hue
be-tahasha-o-be-shumaar hue
KHud ko sayyaad ham samajhte the
ek titli ke ham shikaar hue
3
kya aalam-e-mohabbat is nau-bahaar men hai
sayyaad bhi chaman ka bulbul ke pyaar men hai
3
mere gulshan ke bulbul ko nahin sayyaad ka khatka
magar sehama sa rehta hai chaman ke paasbaanon se
3
parindon khul ke udna hai parindon khul ke jeena hai
parindon ab kisi sayyaad ke jhaanse men mat aanaa
2
dua men ik parinde ne ye maanga
khudaaya ab naya sayyaad aa.e
1
are sayyaad humeen gul hain humeen bulbul hain
tu ne kuchh aah suna bhi nahin dekha bhi nahin
34
Nuance
Originally, 'saiyyaad' refers to one who hunts or captures, often with skill and patience. In poetry, it evokes the image of a lover who captures hearts with charm and allure, transforming the act of hunting into a metaphor for love's pursuit.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'saiyyaad' to describe the beloved as a captivating force. It contrasts with the hunted, symbolizing the dynamic between lover and beloved. The word paints a scene of longing and desire, where the heart willingly becomes prey.
Closing Insight
Saiyyaad embodies the delicate dance of love and pursuit, where hearts are both hunters and the hunted.