Meaning of
sati
सती • ستی
English
virtuous woman; devoted wife; self-immolation
Hindi
सती स्त्री; समर्पित पत्नी; आत्मदाह
Urdu
نیک عورت; وفادار بیوی; خود سوزی
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
hain baashinde usii bastii ke ham bhi
so KHud par bhi bharosa kyuuñ karen ham
76
kuchh baat hai ki hasti mitati nahin hamaari
sadiyon raha hai dushman daur e zamaan hamaara
356
teri KHushiyon ka sabab yaar koi aur hai nadosti mujhse hai aur pyaar koi aur hai na
253
titli se dosti na gulaabon ka shauq hai
meri tarah use bhi kitaabon ka shauq hai
99
hamne parche aansuon se bhar diye
aur tumne itne kam number diye
unche neeche ghar the bastii men bahut
jaljale ne sab barabar kar diye
90
is daur-e-siyaasat ka itnaa sa fasana hai
bastii bhi jalani hai maatam bhi manana hai
85
shartein lagaaee jaati nahin dosti ke saath
kijeye mujhe qubool mirii har kamii ke saath
84
dosti lafz hi men do hai do
sirf teri nahin chalegi dost
83
dosti jab kisi se ki jaa.e
dushmanon ki bhi raay li jaa.e
79
jab munderon se dhoop dhalti hai
to kamii uski mujh...ko khalti hai
jo hatheli pe apni likhti thii
dosti pyaar men badalti hai
77
hain baashinde usii bastii ke ham bhi
so KHud par bhi bharosa kyuuñ karen ham
76
kuchh baat hai ki hasti mitati nahin hamaari
sadiyon raha hai dushman daur e zamaan hamaara
356
Nuance
Originally, 'sati' refers to a woman of virtue and fidelity, often idealized in the context of devotion to her husband. In poetry, it evokes themes of sacrifice, purity, and the complex interplay of love and duty.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'sati' to explore themes of ultimate devotion and sacrifice. It often appears in narratives of love transcending life itself, where duty and emotion are intertwined.
Closing Insight
The word 'sati' in poetry serves as a reminder of the profound depths of love and duty. It challenges us to consider the lengths one might go for devotion.