Meaning of
wali
वली • بادہ خوار
English
saint; guardian; protector
Hindi
संत; संरक्षक; रक्षक
Urdu
ولی; محافظ; نگہبان
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mil ke hoti thii kabhi eed bhi diwali bhi
ab ye haalat hai ki dar dar ke gale milte hain
40
sach batao ki sach yahii hai kya
saans lena hi zindagi hai kya
kuchh naya kaam kar nayi ladki
ishq karna hai baavli hai kya
87
mehnat to karta hooñ phir bhi ghar khaali hai baabuji
miTTi ke kuchh deepak le lo diwali hai baabuji
miTTi bech raha hooñ jis
men koi jaal fareb nahin
sona chaan
dii doodh mithaai sab jaali hai baabuji
62
asar ke vaqt mere paas na baith
mujh pe ik sanwali ka saaya hai
48
har geet men har baar gaunga tujhe
apni ghazal men gunagunaunga tujhe
tu eed hai aur tu hi diwali meri
main har baras yoonhi manaaunga tujhe
48
diwali bhi diwali ab nahin hai
tumhaare saath har din thii diwali
46
raat ki bheegi-bheegi miTTi se kuchh ujaale ugaa rahi hogii
meri duniya men karke andhiyaara vo diwali manaa rahi hogii
45
main chahta hooñ ik musalmaan dost ho meraa
mere makaan men eed ho uske diwali ho
42
jo na kheli holi amrit ke saath men
haathon men diwali tak gulaal rahega
41
aaj ki raat diwali hai diye raushan hain
aaj ki raat ye lagta hai main so saka hooñ
40
mil ke hoti thii kabhi eed bhi diwali bhi
ab ye haalat hai ki dar dar ke gale milte hain
40
sach batao ki sach yahii hai kya
saans lena hi zindagi hai kya
kuchh naya kaam kar nayi ladki
ishq karna hai baavli hai kya
87
Nuance
In its original sense, 'wali' signifies a person who is a saint or a protector, someone who holds a spiritual or protective role. In poetry, this word often transcends its literal meaning to evoke images of divine guardianship and spiritual guidance, suggesting a presence that is both nurturing and authoritative.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'wali' to invoke themes of spiritual protection and divine guidance. It may contrast with worldly struggles, highlighting a higher, benevolent force. The word can also symbolize inner strength and moral integrity.
Closing Insight
Wali embodies a profound sense of spiritual guardianship. In poetry, it becomes a beacon of hope and moral strength.