Meaning of
taajir
ताजिर • تاجر
English
merchant; trader
Hindi
व्यापारी; सौदागर
Urdu
تاجر; سوداگر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chal chhod munaafon ko ab maan bhi le taajir
bazaar bataa dega kab daam girana hai
0
laga hooñ kehne jab se be-wafa tujhko
main KHud bhi taajiraan-e-ishq ban baitha
1
main paaban
dii lagata hooñ hain jo bhi ishq ke taajir
koi bhi faatiha padhne na aa.e qabr par mere
1
chal chhod munaafon ko ab maan bhi le taajir
bazaar bataa dega kab daam girana hai
0
laga hooñ kehne jab se be-wafa tujhko
main KHud bhi taajiraan-e-ishq ban baitha
1
Nuance
In its original sense, 'taajir' refers to someone engaged in trade or commerce, a figure of economic activity and worldly dealings. In poetry, this word often transcends its literal meaning, embodying the complexities of human desires and the transactions of the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'taajir' to explore themes of materialism and spiritual trade-offs. It can symbolize the soul's bargaining with destiny or the heart's commerce with love.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'taajir' becomes a metaphor for life's intricate exchanges. It reflects the eternal balance between gain and loss.