Meaning of
tifl
तिफ़्ल • طفل
English
child; metaphor for innocence or new beginnings
Hindi
बच्चा; मासूमियत या नई शुरुआत के लिए रूपक
Urdu
بچہ; معصومیت یا نئی شروعات کے لئے استعارہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Tehzeeb e aalam hai taaleem e qatl
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ro raha tha god men ammaan ki ik tifl-e-haseen
is tarah palkon pe aañsu ho rahe the be-qaraar
jaise diwali ki shab halki hawa ke saamne
gaav ki neechi munderon par charaaghon ki qataar
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tifl-e-haseen qissa bayaañ karne laga
sunke hañsi se pet hi bharne laga
1
sukoon kii dekhni ho shakl jo tum ko
to dekho tifl ko kis shakl sota hai
1
aakhirsh kyuuñ karen zaida naya tifl amit
isse badhiya hai pidar-murda utha laayein koii
1
haath men to hain khilaune par nahin hai khelne ko
ek muflis tifl ka samaan bikne ke li.e hai
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na mandir men na masjid ke chaman meinna dharti par na us chaude gagan men
jo rab ko dhoondhna hai aap ko to
milega tifl ke nanhe se man men
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tifl the jab ham hamaare dil pe itne parde nain the
yaa sabhi kuchh tha magar chehre pe itne chehre nain the
naukri se pahle bilkul maamlaa tha yaa barabar
vo bhi itne mehnge nain the ham bhi itne saste nain the
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boodhe bade shajar ko kaise yaqeen dilaayeinus tifl kii ragon men sayyaad ka lahu hai
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Tehzeeb e aalam hai taaleem e qatl
0
ro raha tha god men ammaan ki ik tifl-e-haseen
is tarah palkon pe aañsu ho rahe the be-qaraar
jaise diwali ki shab halki hawa ke saamne
gaav ki neechi munderon par charaaghon ki qataar
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Nuance
The word captures the purity and potential of a young life, untouched by the complexities of the world. In poetry, it often symbolizes hope, renewal, and the untainted essence of beginnings.
Poetic Usage
Used to evoke themes of innocence and purity. Represents the potential for growth and change. Contrasts with the jadedness of experience.
Closing Insight
Tifl embodies the promise of new beginnings, a reminder of life's inherent purity.