Meaning of
saleeqaa
सलीक़ा • سلیقہ
English
manner; decorum; propriety
Hindi
तरीका; शिष्टाचार; मर्यादा
Urdu
طریقہ; شائستگی; آداب
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
use to ishq karne ka saleeqaa bhi nahin aata
vo ladki dekhne men to badi farjaad lagti hai
3
kaun-si baat kahaan kaise kahii jaati hai
ye saleeqa ho to har baat sooni jaati hai
ek bigdi hui aulaad bhala kya jaane
kaise maa-baap ke honthon se hañsi jaati hai
69
mohabbaton ka saleeqa seekha diya maine
tere baghair bhi jee kar dikha diya maine
44
baat karne ka haseen taur-tareeqa seekha
ham ne urdu ke bahaane se saleeqa seekha
29
apni miTTi hi pe chalne ka saleeqa seekho
sang-e-marmar pe chaloge to fisal jaaoge
14
ham ko ik umr na jeene ka saleeqa aaya
ham ne ik umr tamannaon ke dhoke khaaye
14
she'r kehne ka saleeqaa to nahin aata ha
men
ham to bas dard ko lafzon men piro dete hain
5
zindagi bahut khoobsurat hai magar
saleeka shart hai jeene ke li.e
4
saleeqa tak nahin ik she'r kehne ka
bane firte hain ye sha'ir jahaan bhar men
3
ham unke nikale hue logon men hain shaamil
har haal men jeene ka saleeka ha
men maaloom
vo phool jo tode ga.e izhaar ki khaatir
aate hue kis kis ne hai raunda ha
men maaloom
3
use to ishq karne ka saleeqaa bhi nahin aata
vo ladki dekhne men to badi farjaad lagti hai
3
kaun-si baat kahaan kaise kahii jaati hai
ye saleeqa ho to har baat sooni jaati hai
ek bigdi hui aulaad bhala kya jaane
kaise maa-baap ke honthon se hañsi jaati hai
69
Nuance
Saleeqaa embodies the essence of grace and propriety. In its original sense, it refers to the manner in which one conducts oneself, emphasizing a refined approach to interactions. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the subtleties of human behavior and the elegance of restraint.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use saleeqaa to highlight the contrast between inner chaos and outward composure. It serves as a metaphor for the elegance found in simplicity and the beauty of understated grace.
Closing Insight
Saleeqaa whispers the elegance of restraint, a quiet strength that poets cherish.