Meaning of
tareeq
तारीक़ • تاریک
English
dark; gloomy; obscure
Hindi
अंधेरा; उदास; अस्पष्ट
Urdu
اندھیرا; اداس; مبہم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zinda rahne ki ye tareeqib nikaali hamne
baat bigdi hui kuchh aise sambhaali hamne
usse samjhauta kiya hai usii ki sharton pe
jaan bhi bach gaii izzat bhi bacha li hamne
6
kisi ke saa.e ko qaid karne ka ek tareeqa bataa raha hooñ
ek uske aage charaagh rakh de ek uske peeche charaagh rakh de
main dil ki baaton men aa gaya aur utha ke le aaya uski paayal
dimaag deta raha sadaaein charaagh rakh de charaagh rakh de
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chale jaao magar itni madad karte hue jaao
main tanhaa mar na jaaun do addad karte hue jaao
charaaghon ki jalan se khatm ho jaati hai taareeqi
hasad karte hue aao hasad karte hue jaao
33
baat karne ka haseen taur-tareeqa seekha
ham ne urdu ke bahaane se saleeqa seekha
29
sach bolne ke taur-tareeqe nahin rahe
patthar bahut hain shahar men sheeshe nahin rahe
27
apni nazaron men gir chuka hooñ main
ye tareeqa bhi KHud-kushi ka tha
26
tareeqa mil hi jayega mujhe tum tak pahunchne ka
ki jaise saans KHud seene ke rastaa dhoondh letii hai
23
aisi taariqiyaan aankhoñ men basi hain ki faraaz
raat to raat hai ham din ko jalate hain charaaghh
22
taariqiyaan hain saath mire aur safar mudaam
kal tak tha ham-qadam jo farishta kidhar gaya
19
ek tareeqa barbaa
dii ka ham ne yuñ ijaad kiya
shab bhar tanha-tanha roye maayusi ko shaad kiya
12
zinda rahne ki ye tareeqib nikaali hamne
baat bigdi hui kuchh aise sambhaali hamne
usse samjhauta kiya hai usii ki sharton pe
jaan bhi bach gaii izzat bhi bacha li hamne
6
kisi ke saa.e ko qaid karne ka ek tareeqa bataa raha hooñ
ek uske aage charaagh rakh de ek uske peeche charaagh rakh de
main dil ki baaton men aa gaya aur utha ke le aaya uski paayal
dimaag deta raha sadaaein charaagh rakh de charaagh rakh de
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Nuance
The word 'tareeq' evokes a sense of deep darkness, both literal and metaphorical. In poetry, it often symbolizes the absence of light, hope, or clarity, creating a somber and introspective mood.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tareeq' to depict emotional voids or existential crises. It contrasts with words of light and hope, enhancing the depth of despair or introspection.
Closing Insight
In the shadows of 'tareeq', poets find a canvas for exploring the depths of the human soul.