Meaning of
vaqaar
वक़ार • وقار
English
dignity; grace; poise
Hindi
गरिमा; शालीनता; संतुलन
Urdu
وقار; شائستگی; توازن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bandish khyaal rabt nibhaata raha magar
ik she'r ba-waqaar kabhi kah nahin sakaa
maine zabaan pe tape lagaaya to tha magar
kambakht dil dimaagh se chup rah nahin sakaa
1
aise haalaat se majboor bashar dekhe hain
asal kya sood men bikte hue ghar dekhe hain
hamne dekha hai wazaadar gharaanon ka jawaal
hamne sadkon pe kaii shah zafar dekhe hain
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maut ke saath hui hai mirii shaa
dii so zafar
umr ke aakhiri lamhaat men dulha hua main
28
kaun doobega kise paar utarna hai zafar
faisla vaqt ke dariyaa men utar kar hogaa
23
yuñ patangon ki tarah jo ud raha hai tu zafar
jab girega farsh pe tab hosh aayega tujhe
6
walid ne kaandhe par mere kya haath rakh diya
aur chaar chaand lag gaye tab se vaqaar men
3
jhoothe logon se hamko nafrat hai
jo kahe sach vo yaar pyaara hai
jaañ jaati hai to chali jaa.e
hamko jaañ se vaqaar pyaara hai
3
haath maa baap ka rahe sar par
us..ko izzat vaqaar milta hai
log vo khushnaseeb hote hain
jinko behnon ka pyaar milta hai
3
yahaañ insaan ko insaan banne ki zaroorat hai
to phir kyuuñ log karte hain hamesha khoon ki baatein
zameen do gaz zafr kyuuñ maangata ahbaab se apne
use achchhii lagii hoti agar rangoon ki baatein
2
jatan bhi dekhe shikastagi bhi sukoon paaya zafar jo dekha
naye parindon ke pankh dekhe hua achambha hunar jo dekha
1
bandish khyaal rabt nibhaata raha magar
ik she'r ba-waqaar kabhi kah nahin sakaa
maine zabaan pe tape lagaaya to tha magar
kambakht dil dimaagh se chup rah nahin sakaa
1
aise haalaat se majboor bashar dekhe hain
asal kya sood men bikte hue ghar dekhe hain
hamne dekha hai wazaadar gharaanon ka jawaal
hamne sadkon pe kaii shah zafar dekhe hain
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Nuance
Vaqaar embodies a sense of inner strength and calmness. In poetry, it often evokes the image of a person who carries themselves with an unshakeable grace, unaffected by external chaos.
Poetic Usage
Poets use vaqaar to highlight the nobility of a character. It contrasts with chaos or disorder, emphasizing a serene presence. Often used to describe leaders, sages, or beloved figures.
Closing Insight
Vaqaar is the silent strength that speaks volumes without uttering a word.