Meaning of
sufi
सूफ़ी • صوفی
English
mystic; spiritual seeker
Hindi
रहस्यवादी; आध्यात्मिक साधक
Urdu
صوفی; روحانی متلاشی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
talashe hain nishaan uske in aankhoñ ne fizaon men
nahin maujood pahle sii koii KHushboo hawaon men
kiya maine bhi ye ishq us se soofiyaana sa
abhii kya darj meraa naam bhi hogaa wafaon men
0
ham aise sunte hain uski baaton ko
jaise koi sufi gaane sunta hai
15
shayari ka ye hunar dene ka mujh ko shukriya
saath men andaaz ab kuchh sufiyaana chahiye
3
hijr ke bigde shahzaade hain ham
ishq ki baat mat karo ham se
laakh badnaamiyaan milengi tumhein
tum mulaqaat mat karo ham se
2
suna hai chaand si kaafi haseen hai
nahin dekha magar khoobi bahut hai
nahin karna kisi se dosti ab
hamaare saath ik sufi bahut hai
1
hai mohabbat ab mazhab apna
soch se bhi ham sufi thehre
1
talashe hain nishaan uske in aankhoñ ne fizaon men
nahin maujood pahle sii koii KHushboo hawaon men
kiya maine bhi ye ishq us se soofiyaana sa
abhii kya darj meraa naam bhi hogaa wafaon men
0
ham aise sunte hain uski baaton ko
jaise koi sufi gaane sunta hai
15
Nuance
The word 'Sufi' evokes the image of a seeker on a spiritual journey, one who delves into the depths of the soul to find divine truth. In poetry, it often symbolizes the quest for inner peace and enlightenment.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'Sufi' to explore themes of divine love and the soul's journey. It contrasts with worldly pursuits, highlighting the spiritual over the material.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'Sufi' embodies the eternal quest for truth and the transcendence of the soul.