Meaning of
takdeer
तकदीर • تقدیر
English
fate; destiny; fortune
Hindi
भाग्य; किस्मत; नसीब
Urdu
قسمت; نصیب; مقدر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum sitaaron ke bharose pe na baithe rahna
apni tadbeer se taqdeer banaate jaao
27
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
ye zulf agar khul ke bikhar jaa.e to achha
is raat ki taqdeer sanwar jaa.e to achha
jis tarah se thodii si tere saath kati hai
baaki bhi usii tarah guzar jaa.e to achha
84
main unhin aabaadiyon men jee raha hota kahii
tum agar hanste nahin us din meri taqdeer par
79
meri taqdeer men jalnaa hai to jal jaaunga
teraa vaa'da to nahin hooñ jo badal jaaunga
62
kahii gulaal ke hisse men koi gaal nahin
kahii pe gaal ki taqdeer men gulaal nahin
50
main ne mehnat se hatheli pe lakeeren kheenchin
vo jinhen kaatib-e-taqdeer nahin kheench sakaa
50
shaayad agli ik koshish taqdeer badal de
zahar to jab jee chahe khaaya ja saka hai
44
palta de taqdeer hamaari
aakar maatha choom hamaara
38
kho diya tum ko to ham poochte firte hain yahii
jis ki taqdeer bigad jaa.e vo karta kya hai
35
tum sitaaron ke bharose pe na baithe rahna
apni tadbeer se taqdeer banaate jaao
27
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
Nuance
In its original sense, 'takdeer' refers to the predetermined course of events in one's life, often seen as beyond human control. In poetry, it evokes the mysterious and inevitable forces that shape our lives, adding a layer of existential contemplation.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'takdeer' to explore themes of inevitability and the human struggle against fate. It is contrasted with human effort and desire, highlighting the tension between free will and destiny.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'takdeer' serves as a reminder of the unseen forces that govern our lives, urging reflection on the balance between choice and destiny.