Meaning of
siyaayat
सियायत • سیاست
English
politics; statecraft
Hindi
राजनीति; राज्य-शिल्प
Urdu
سیاست; ریاستی فن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
siyasatdaar the vo yaar fitrat thii mukar jaana
ki paagal the laga baithe vafaa ki aarzoo unse
24
vo hindu main muslim ye sikkh vo eesaai
yaar ye sab siyaasat hai chalo ishq karen
88
is daur-e-siyaasat ka itnaa sa fasana hai
bastii bhi jalani hai maatam bhi manana hai
85
chup rahte hain chup rahne do raaz batao khole kya
baat wafa ki tum karti ho bolo ham kuchh bole kya
ulfat to afsaana hai tum karti khoob siyaasat ho
ham bhi hain maqbool bahut ab bol kisi ke holen kya
77
un ka jo farz hai vo ahl-e-siyaasat jaanen
meraa paighaam mohabbat hai jahaan tak pahunchen
32
bakshi hain ham ko ishq ne vo juraten majaaz
darte nahin siyaasat-e-ahl-e-jahaan se ham
32
kitna dushwaar hai jazbon ki tijaarat karna
ek hi shaKHs se do baar mohabbat karna
jis ko tum chaaho koi aur na chahe us ko
is ko kahte hain mohabbat men siyaasat karna
31
siyaasat ke chehre pe raunaq nahin
ye aurat hamesha ki beemaar hai
26
deewaar uthaane ki tijaarat nahin aayi
dilli men rahe aur siyaasat nahin aayi
bikne ko to dil bik gaya bazaar men lekin
jo aap bataate the vo qeemat nahin aayi
26
paisa kamaane aate hain sab raajneeti men
aata nahin hai koi bhi khone ke vaaste
chhammo ka mujra sunte hain neta jo raat bhar
sansad bhawan men aate hain sone ke vaaste
26
siyasatdaar the vo yaar fitrat thii mukar jaana
ki paagal the laga baithe vafaa ki aarzoo unse
24
vo hindu main muslim ye sikkh vo eesaai
yaar ye sab siyaasat hai chalo ishq karen
88
Nuance
In its original sense, 'siyaayat' refers to the art and science of governance. It encompasses the strategies and maneuvers employed in the administration of a state. In poetry, this word often evokes the intricate dance of power and the subtlety required in leadership.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'siyaayat' to explore themes of power dynamics and the moral complexities of leadership. It can symbolize the delicate balance between authority and empathy.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'siyaayat' becomes a mirror reflecting the intricate dance of power and morality. It invites contemplation on the nature of leadership.