Meaning of
shikaayat
क़ासिद • شکایت
English
messenger; envoy; bearer of news
Hindi
संदेशवाहक; दूत; समाचार लाने वाला
Urdu
قاصد; پیامبر; خبر لانے والا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
gale se lagte hi jitne gile the bhool ga.e
vagarna yaad theen ham ko shikaayaten kya kya
34
tohfa phool shikaayat kuchh to lekar ja
ishq se milne khaali haath nahin jaate
60
main kahaan jaaun karoon kis se shikaayat us ki
har taraf us ke taraf-daar nazar aate hain
54
dhoop to dhoop hi hai iski shikaayat kaisi
ab ki barsaat men kuchh ped lagana sahab
50
neend ud jaayegi raaton ko shikaayat hogii
main na samjha tha tumhein itni mohabbat hogii
50
yahiin tak is shikaayat ko na samjho
KHuda tak jaayega jhagda hamaara
49
vo bhi aaKHir tiri taa'riif men hi kharch hua
main ne jo vaqt nikala tha shikaayat ke li.e
44
kehne deti nahin kuchh munh se mohabbat meri
lab pe rah jaati hai aa aa ke shikaayat meri
37
kat gaii umr hamaari ye shikaayat karte
apne jaisa koii milta to muhabbat karte
37
kah ke ye aur kuchh kaha na gaya
ki mujhe aap se shikaayat hai
37
gale se lagte hi jitne gile the bhool ga.e
vagarna yaad theen ham ko shikaayaten kya kya
34
tohfa phool shikaayat kuchh to lekar ja
ishq se milne khaali haath nahin jaate
60
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qasid' refers to someone who carries messages or news. In poetry, this role is often imbued with emotional weight, as the messenger becomes a bridge between separated lovers or distant lands, carrying not just words but the essence of longing and hope.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qasid' to evoke themes of separation and longing. The messenger becomes a silent witness to the emotions of those who await news. The word can contrast with 'raqeeb' (rival) as the qasid is a neutral party, carrying messages without bias.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'qasid' carries the weight of unspoken emotions. It is a testament to the silent journeys words undertake.