Meaning of
tariq
तरीक़ • طریق
English
way; path; method
Hindi
रास्ता; मार्ग; विधि
Urdu
راستہ; طریقہ; طریق
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ek tareeqa barbaa
dii ka ham ne yuñ ijaad kiya
shab bhar tanha-tanha roye maayusi ko shaad kiya
12
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
ham hain na ye jo mujhse kahte hain
KHud kisi aur ke bharose hain
zindagi ke li.e batao kuchh
khudkushi ke to sau tariqe hain
94
zinda rahne ke tariqe na batao mujh...ko
zinda rakhna hai to phir aao bachao mujh...ko
51
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
44
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
ham ko udne ke tariqe na sikhaao ham log
ped se aa.e hain pinjare se nahin aa.e hain
12
ek tareeqa barbaa
dii ka ham ne yuñ ijaad kiya
shab bhar tanha-tanha roye maayusi ko shaad kiya
12
tariqe aur bhi hain is tarah parkha nahin jaata
charaaghon ko hawa ke saamne rakha nahin jaata
mohabbat faisla karti hai pahle chand lamhon men
jahaan par ishq hota hai vahaañ socha nahin jaata
130
Nuance
In its original sense, 'tariq' refers to a path or a way, something that guides or leads. In poetry, it often symbolizes the journey of life, the choices one makes, and the methods one employs to reach their destination.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tariq' to evoke the imagery of life's journey. It can represent the spiritual path, the quest for truth, or the struggle for personal growth. It contrasts with static or stagnant imagery, emphasizing movement and progress.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'tariq' becomes a metaphor for life's endless journey. It invites reflection on the paths we choose and the destinations we seek.