Meaning of
tabeeb
तबीब • طبیب
English
doctor; healer; physician
Hindi
डॉक्टर; वैद्य; चिकित्सक
Urdu
ڈاکٹر; طبیب; معالج
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ik davaa mujh...ko de do tabeebon
uski yaadon se beemaar hooñ main
0
goya tumhaari yaad hi meraa ilaaj hai
hota hai paharon zikr tumhaara tabeeb se
25
gham-e-hayaat men yuñ dhah gaya naseeb ka ghar
ki jaise baadh men dooba hua ghareeb ka ghar
vabaayein aati gaiin aur log marte ga.e
hamaare gaav men tha hi nahin tabeeb ka ghar
6
mere tabeeb mira bhi kabhi ilaaj bataa
jee kal ka kya hai nahin kal nahin tu aaj bataa
4
hamaare haal ko dekha to kah utha ye tabeeb
kisi chudail ki tumko nazar lagii hui hai
1
tabeeb ko thama ke nabz aaj baitha hooñ
davaa hai ishq magar la-ilaaj baitha hooñ
1
nabz dekho na ab tabeeb meri
ishq ke rog ki davaa hi nahin
1
sabko pasand aa.e jo ashaar koii hai
saare tabeeb hain yahaan beemaar koii hai
ab ho gaii kitaab mukammal batao bhi
meri kahaanii men meraa kirdaar koii hai
1
ye gham-e-hijr jo mire dil men
main jahaan men tabeeb ban kar hooñ
1
ragon men daud raha hai lahu mohabbat ka
main sar-kashi ka tabeebon se kya nibaah karoon
0
ik davaa mujh...ko de do tabeebon
uski yaadon se beemaar hooñ main
0
goya tumhaari yaad hi meraa ilaaj hai
hota hai paharon zikr tumhaara tabeeb se
25
Nuance
In its original sense, 'tabeeb' refers to someone who heals physical ailments. In poetry, this word often transcends its literal meaning, symbolizing a healer of the soul or emotions. It evokes imagery of care, wisdom, and the gentle touch of a compassionate presence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'tabeeb' to describe a beloved who heals the heart. It can also represent the passage of time as a healer. The word contrasts with 'dard' (pain), highlighting the relief and solace brought by a tabeeb.
Closing Insight
Tabeeb embodies the gentle art of healing, both physical and emotional. It is a reminder of the profound comfort found in care and understanding.