Meaning of
vidaa'
विदाअ' • وداع
English
farewell; departure
Hindi
विदाई; प्रस्थान
Urdu
الوداع; روانگی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
usne kaha ki tumse mohabbat nahin mujhe
maine bhi alvida kaha aur phone rakh diya
5
mujhe andhere se baat karne hai so kara do diya bujha do
kuchh ek lamhon ko raushni ka gala daba do diya bujha do
riwaaz-e-mehfil nibha raha hooñ bataa raha hooñ main ja raha hooñ
mujhe vida do jo rona chahe unhen bula do diya bujha do
52
haseen yaadon ke chaand ko alvida'a kah kar
main apne ghar ke andhere kamron men laut aaya
29
rakeeboon ki kahii baato pe jhat se faisla karke
kaho ab kya hua haasil yuñ hamko alvida karke
26
kaleja rah gaya us vaqt phat kar
kaha jab alvida us ne palat kar
22
maine bhi muskuraa ke mere ghar se li vida
maa ne bhi apne aañsu chhalakne nahin diye
22
kahte ho tum shaa
dii reet milan ki hai
to phir iski pahli shart vidaai kyuuñ
16
uske aane se mukammal hui khushiyaan jiski
vo bhi rone laga beti ko vidaai dekar
9
jaane ka vaqt ho gaya hai ab bashar chalo
asbaab saare chhod ke kahte hain alvida
7
suna hai vida ho rahi hai
adhuri muhabbat hamaari
5
usne kaha ki tumse mohabbat nahin mujhe
maine bhi alvida kaha aur phone rakh diya
5
mujhe andhere se baat karne hai so kara do diya bujha do
kuchh ek lamhon ko raushni ka gala daba do diya bujha do
riwaaz-e-mehfil nibha raha hooñ bataa raha hooñ main ja raha hooñ
mujhe vida do jo rona chahe unhen bula do diya bujha do
52
Nuance
The word 'vidaa'' evokes the poignant moment of parting, a gentle yet profound separation. In poetry, it often captures the bittersweet essence of leaving, where the heart lingers on the cusp of absence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'vidaa'' to explore themes of longing and nostalgia. It can symbolize the end of a journey or the beginning of a new chapter. The word contrasts with 'milna', highlighting the cyclical nature of meetings and partings.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'vidaa'' is a gentle reminder of the impermanence of moments. It carries the weight of both sorrow and hope.