Meaning of
waahid
वाहिद • واحد
English
unique; singular
Hindi
अद्वितीय; एकमात्र
Urdu
واحد; منفرد
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main waahid qais hooñ duniya men jiski
abhii tak koi bhi leila nahin hai
0
dil ke sabhi ghamon ka ye waahid ilaaj hai
logon ne de diya hai jise naam may kashi
2
gunahgaar aisa tu waahid hai naazim
ki jisne jahaan men hai us..ko rulaaya
1
waahid jama men aur muzakkar men fans ga.e
kuchh qaafiye aruz ke khanjar men fans ga.e
kuchh men to rabt kuchh men muannas ka aib tha
mere haseen she'r to chakkar men fans ga.e
1
main waahid qais hooñ duniya men jiski
abhii tak koi bhi leila nahin hai
0
dil ke sabhi ghamon ka ye waahid ilaaj hai
logon ne de diya hai jise naam may kashi
2
Nuance
Waahid conveys a sense of singularity and uniqueness. In poetry, it often reflects the idea of being one of a kind, standing alone in a world of multiplicity, and the beauty of individuality.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'waahid' to emphasize themes of individuality and uniqueness. It is often contrasted with words that suggest conformity or commonality, highlighting the beauty of standing apart.
Closing Insight
Waahid celebrates the beauty of being one of a kind, a solitary star in a vast sky.