Meaning of
w'ada
व'अदा • وعدہ
English
promise; pledge
Hindi
वादा; प्रतिज्ञा
Urdu
وعدہ; عہد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamne hi lautne ka iraada nahin kiya
usne bhi bhool jaane ka vaa'da nahin kiya
53
main rasman kah raha hooñ phir milenge
ye mat samjho ki vaa'da kar raha hooñ
96
tum agar saath dene ka vaa'da karo
main yoonhi mast nag
men lutaata rahoon
tum mujhe dekh kar muskuraati raho
main tumhein dekh kar geet gaata rahoon
76
man men ek iraada hota hai taabish
raja pahle pyaada hota hai taabish
maanta hooñ majbooriyaan theen kuchh dikkat thii
par vaa'da to vaa'da hota hai taabish
75
meraa kirdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ye samajhdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ishq hai waada-faramosh nahin hai koi
dil talabgaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
66
meri taqdeer men jalnaa hai to jal jaaunga
teraa vaa'da to nahin hooñ jo badal jaaunga
62
koi ishaara dilaasa na koi vaa'da magar
jab aayi shaam tira intizaar karne lage
61
agar hukoomat tumhaari tasveer chaap de note par meri dost
to dekhna tum ki log bilkul fizoolkharchi nahin karenge
hamaare chand achchhe doston ne ye vaa'da KHud se kiya hua hai
ki shakl allah ne achchhii dii hai so baatein achchhii nahin karenge
59
bichhadte waqt ye vaa'da kiya usne
ki beti ka muhabbat naam rakkhegi
56
jabki maine ishq men marne ka vaa'da kar liya
tab laga mujh...ko ki maine ishq zyaada kar liya
55
hamne hi lautne ka iraada nahin kiya
usne bhi bhool jaane ka vaa'da nahin kiya
53
main rasman kah raha hooñ phir milenge
ye mat samjho ki vaa'da kar raha hooñ
96
Nuance
The word 'w'ada' carries the weight of a promise, a commitment made with sincerity and hope. In poetry, it often embodies the delicate balance between trust and expectation, a bond that holds the potential for both fulfillment and heartbreak.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'w'ada' to explore themes of loyalty and betrayal. It can signify a lover's promise, a friend's assurance, or even a divine covenant. The word evokes a sense of solemnity and anticipation.
Closing Insight
In its essence, 'w'ada' is a bridge between hope and reality, a testament to human connection.