Meaning of
waiz
वाइज़ • واعظ
English
preacher; moral advisor
Hindi
उपदेशक; नैतिक सलाहकार
Urdu
واعظ; اخلاقی مشیر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
chala hai josh men maqtal ki or josheela
usii ko dekh ke kitnon ko aql aayi hai
hawas lautenge utarega jab nasha sabka
ye kah ke rind ne may ki hañsi udaai hai
0
kahaan may-khaane ka darwaaza ghalib aur kahaan waiz
par itnaa jaante hain kal vo jaata tha ki ham nikle
27
sadaqat ho to dil seenon se khinchne lagte hain waiz
haqeeqat KHud ko manvaa letii hai maani nahin jaati
18
sab bhale log hon to kaam banega kaise
saaqi waiz ho to phir jaam banega kaise
1
waizoñ bakhsh do ha
men kuchh to
dard hone laga hai sar men ab
1
waiz bhi ik nigah se madhosh ho gaye
saada dili ka aapki aisa nasha hua
1
bas mujhe ik baar may-KHaane ho ke aane de waiz
dekh phir kiski naseehat pukhta rahtii hai ziyaada
0
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
0
tumhaari in nasheeli aankhoñ se jaam-e-adam pee kar
ha
men dar hai zamaane ke ye waiz mar nahin jaayen
0
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
chala hai josh men maqtal ki or josheela
usii ko dekh ke kitnon ko aql aayi hai
hawas lautenge utarega jab nasha sabka
ye kah ke rind ne may ki hañsi udaai hai
0
kahaan may-khaane ka darwaaza ghalib aur kahaan waiz
par itnaa jaante hain kal vo jaata tha ki ham nikle
27
Nuance
Waiz embodies the figure of a moral guide, often seen as a voice of wisdom and caution. In poetry, it reflects the tension between worldly desires and spiritual guidance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use waiz to explore themes of moral conflict and spiritual introspection. It often contrasts with the hedonistic pursuits of life, serving as a reminder of higher ideals.
Closing Insight
Waiz serves as a mirror to our moral dilemmas, urging reflection on the path we choose.