Meaning of
taraqqi
तरक़्क़ी • ترقی
English
progress; advancement; development
Hindi
प्रगति; उन्नति; विकास
Urdu
ترقی; پیشرفت; ارتقاء
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ab zaroorat padne par kuchh yuñ badal jaate hain apne
jang men aage khada karke nikal jaate hain apne
jab tarqqi dekhte hain apnon kii tab sabse pahle
unke aage mom ke jaise pighal jaate hain apne
2
phool chat pe khil ga.e par taazgi khote ga.e
ham bahut karke tarqqi saadgi khote ga.e
tha pitaa par bojh to ham dil
lagii men choor the
bojh jab KHud par pada to dil
lagii khote ga.e
15
tarqqiyon ka fasana suna diya mujh...ko
abhii hansa bhi na tha aur rula diya mujh...ko
khada hooñ aaj bhi roti ke chaar harf li.e
sawaal ye hai kitaabon ne kya diya mujh...ko
13
dost-dushman aajkal ayyaar hona chahiye
yaar 'aashiq bhi tira khuddaar hona chahiye
naukri men ho tarqqi aur kya hi chahiye
zindagi ke kasht ka vyaapaar hona chahiye
12
dekhte hi dekhte mausam badlne lag gaya
aankh ke taare kii aankhoñ men main khalne lag gaya
jo tarqqi kii dua karta tha meri haan vahii
dekh kar meri tarqqi mujhse jalne lag gaya
4
ab ja ke mulk aaya tarqqi ki raah par
karte the jo hukoomat hukoomat ke din ga.e
4
badal kar sitam-gar tarqqi hui aur
bahut kuchh hua paanch saalon ke andar
dafan kar diye hai sabhi raaz KHud ke
kitaabon men meri sawaalon ke andar
3
siyaasat ke faqat parcham uthaaye dodte rahna
tarakki ke hamesha raaste tum chhodate rahna
siyaasat daan ye ghoomenge badi us renj rover men
inheen ke haath hardam paanv tum bas jodte rahna
2
ab tarqqi ke li.e hi bhaagna hai
mahz kaanton se na rastaa hi banaa hai
2
un dinon itni tarakki to nahin thii aqib
haan magar log madadgaar hua karte the
2
ab zaroorat padne par kuchh yuñ badal jaate hain apne
jang men aage khada karke nikal jaate hain apne
jab tarqqi dekhte hain apnon kii tab sabse pahle
unke aage mom ke jaise pighal jaate hain apne
2
phool chat pe khil ga.e par taazgi khote ga.e
ham bahut karke tarqqi saadgi khote ga.e
tha pitaa par bojh to ham dil
lagii men choor the
bojh jab KHud par pada to dil
lagii khote ga.e
15
Nuance
Originally, 'taraqqi' signifies a forward movement or growth, often associated with societal or personal advancement. In poetry, it embodies the aspirations and struggles of the human spirit, capturing the essence of striving towards a better future.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'taraqqi' to explore themes of hope and ambition. It can reflect the journey of a nation or an individual's quest for self-improvement. The word contrasts with stagnation, highlighting the dynamic nature of life.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'taraqqi' becomes a beacon of light, guiding the soul through the darkness of uncertainty.