Meaning of
sarmaaya
सरमाया • سرمایہ
English
capital; wealth; resources
Hindi
पूंजी; धन; संसाधन
Urdu
سرمایہ; دولت; وسائل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
disco pasand sabko to sher-o-sukhan ha
men
ab mehfilon men apni vo jaadugari gaii
hain faiz gham jawaani men juz ishq aur bhi
ya naukri mili nahin ya naukri gaii
0
baam-e-gardoon pe jo sitaare hain
teri aankhoñ ke istiaare hain
4
mata'-e-zeest meri hai sanam aalam ka sarmaaya
faqat teraa hi hokar rahne men sabka khasaara hai
3
tanj mat keejie zulfon pe meri
meri zulfen meraa sarmaaya hain
1
dil ki dhadkan the kaaynaat the tum
meri sarmaaya-e-hayaat the tum
1
kabhi tanhaai-e-koh-o-daman ishqkabhi soz-o-surur-o-anjuman ishq
kabhi sarmaaya-e-mehraab-o-minbar
kabhi maula ali khaibar shikan ishq
1
kah do agar taqseem sarmaaya ho mere ishq ka
sab chhodo bas sparsh haathon ka ada kar dogi naa
1
disco pasand sabko to sher-o-sukhan ha
men
ab mehfilon men apni vo jaadugari gaii
hain faiz gham jawaani men juz ishq aur bhi
ya naukri mili nahin ya naukri gaii
0
baam-e-gardoon pe jo sitaare hain
teri aankhoñ ke istiaare hain
4
Nuance
Sarmaaya reflects the essence of wealth, not just in material terms but also in the richness of spirit and intellect. In poetry, it often symbolizes the abundance of inner resources, the treasures of the heart and mind.
Poetic Usage
Poets use sarmaaya to delve into themes of inner richness and the true wealth of life. It contrasts with poverty of spirit, highlighting the value of intangible treasures.
Closing Insight
Sarmaaya invites reflection on what constitutes true wealth, urging a deeper appreciation of life's intangible riches.