Meaning of
waaqif
वाक़िफ़ • واقف
English
aware; informed; acquainted
Hindi
जानकार; परिचित; अवगत
Urdu
واقف; باخبر; آگاہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dost ham vo log jo ladte rahe bas
hijr se ham baap daada muflisi se
7
waqif kahaan zamaana hamaari udaan se
vo aur the jo haar ga.e aasmaan se
85
muflisi thii aur ham the ghar ke iklaute charaaghh
varna aisi raushni karte ki duniya dekhti
64
main waqif juda raaston se nahin thii
ye zid saath chalne ki varna na karti
20
ki haara nahin hai ye jo ro raha hai
ki badnaseebi se jhagda abhii ho raha hai
haqeeqat se waqif zamaana bahut hai
ye ladka ghareebi se sab kho raha hai
18
isee li.e to hai zindaan ko justuju meri
ki muflisi ko sikhaai hai sar-kashi main ne
17
shaayad ki vo waqif nahin adaab-e-safar se
paani men jo qadmon ke nishaan dhundh raha tha
13
tu to waqif hai rivaz-e-gham se iske
ishq to teraa bhi ye pehla nahin hai
11
ghar ke li.e jo waqt bacha kar rakha tha main
yuñ muflisi hui ki use bechna pada
11
tazurba ye hua hai zindagi meinna hota koi apna muflisi men
zubaan zaKHmon ko mere mil gaii hai
unhen shaamil kiya jab shayari men
gazab ka dil banaya hai KHuda ne
chhalk padte hain aañsu bhi khushi men
khushi ka ek lamha keemati hai
hazaaron gham hain lekin zindagi men
bura hooñ main mujhe achha kaha hai
sharaabi ne yaqeenan bekhu
dii men
mujhe hansta hua dekha to kahte vo
koi to baat hai is aadmi men
mere rab mujh...ko ye taufeeq de de
rahoon hansta sadaa gham aur khushi men
7
dost ham vo log jo ladte rahe bas
hijr se ham baap daada muflisi se
7
waqif kahaan zamaana hamaari udaan se
vo aur the jo haar ga.e aasmaan se
85
Nuance
The word 'waaqif' evokes a sense of deep understanding and familiarity. In poetry, it often suggests an intimate knowledge of the heart's secrets or the world's hidden truths. It carries an emotional weight, implying not just awareness but a profound connection to the subject.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'waaqif' to express the depth of understanding between lovers. It can also reflect a sage's insight into life's mysteries. The word contrasts with ignorance, highlighting the beauty of knowledge.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'waaqif' is a bridge to the soul's hidden landscapes. It invites readers to explore the depths of understanding.