Meaning of
sipar
सिपर • سپر
English
shield; protection
Hindi
ढाल; सुरक्षा
Urdu
ڈھال; حفاظت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kyun hai teg lafzon kii baat-baat men shaamil
khaamoshi se mujh...ko bhi be-sipar kare koii
0
usool ab zindagi jeene ka keval ye banaana hai
ziyaada yaad aa.e jo usii ko bhool jaana hai
zaraa dekho agar aaya bhi to kispar hamaara dil
ki jiski aashiqi men gum hua saara zamaana hai
2
supurd-e-khaaq karke is junoon-e-shaayari ko ab
ye socha hai muhabbat se kinaara kar liya jaa.e
1
kah do agar taqseem sarmaaya ho mere ishq ka
sab chhodo bas sparsh haathon ka ada kar dogi naa
1
jo nahin kiya uskaa ittihaam mujhpar
khud-supurdagi kii mujh...ko jazaa mili hai
1
aatish-e-ishq men jale dil ko
aao milkar supurd-e-khaak karen
0
KHuda hi hai ki jo seena sipar pahaadon ke
jigar ko cheer ke dariyaa nikaal deta hai
0
kyun hai teg lafzon kii baat-baat men shaamil
khaamoshi se mujh...ko bhi be-sipar kare koii
0
usool ab zindagi jeene ka keval ye banaana hai
ziyaada yaad aa.e jo usii ko bhool jaana hai
zaraa dekho agar aaya bhi to kispar hamaara dil
ki jiski aashiqi men gum hua saara zamaana hai
2
Nuance
In its original sense, 'sipar' refers to a physical shield used in battle, symbolizing protection and defense. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to embody the idea of emotional or spiritual safeguarding, a barrier against life's adversities.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'sipar' to evoke themes of protection and resilience. It can symbolize a loved one who acts as a shield, or the inner strength that guards one's soul. The word contrasts with vulnerability, highlighting the tension between exposure and safety.
Closing Insight
Sipar stands as a testament to the enduring human desire for safety and the poetic exploration of inner fortitude.