Meaning of
shabee
शबी • شبی
English
image; likeness; reflection
Hindi
छवि; समानता; प्रतिबिंब
Urdu
تصویر; مشابہت; عکس
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vafaa jataata hua dil kii or aata hua
har ek shaKHs teraa ham-shabiih lagta hai
0
main na to kasoorwaar tha na be-gunaah hi
haan main bhi tamashbeen bheed ka hi hissa tha
4
sabr karna jahaan pe tha mushkil
shukr shabbir ne kiya us par
4
shaam kitnii thii shabeena yaar tere saath men
kya hua jo tha meraa hi haath tere haath men
3
tire firaq men bhi ishq par yaqeen dekhkar
bahut udaas hain mujhe tamashbeen dekhkar
jo zindagi guzaarni thii saath men tire kabhi
guzaarta hooñ ab tira main last seen dekhkar
1
ye ab se pahle hamesha tamashbeen lagii
hayaat maut ki aaghosh men haseen lagii
0
daur-e-haazir men hamaari qaum ke kuchh maulvi
maqsad-e-shabbeer ko paamaal karne lag ga.e
0
ha
men kaafir bataate ho batao kyun KHuda waalon
kabhi bhi hindus ne kya kahiin shabbir ko maara
nahin chhodaa maheene chh ke us nanhe se asghar ko
use bhi maarne khaatir gale par teer ko maara
0
vafaa jataata hua dil kii or aata hua
har ek shaKHs teraa ham-shabiih lagta hai
0
main na to kasoorwaar tha na be-gunaah hi
haan main bhi tamashbeen bheed ka hi hissa tha
4
Nuance
In its original sense, 'shabee' refers to an image or likeness, often capturing the essence of something or someone. In poetry, this word deepens to evoke the idea of reflection, not just in the physical sense but also in the emotional and spiritual realms.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'shabee' to explore themes of identity and self-reflection. It can symbolize the duality of existence or the search for one's true self. The word may also contrast with reality, highlighting the ephemeral nature of appearances.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'shabee' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's hidden truths. It invites contemplation on the nature of self and the illusions we hold.