Meaning of
waqfa
वक़्फ़ा • ماہور
English
pause; interval; break
Hindi
विराम; अंतराल; अवकाश
Urdu
وقفہ; انقطاع; آرام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
khudaaya zindagi men kaash ye waqfa nahin hota
yahaañ peshaaniyon ka bojh tak halka nahin hota
guzar jaate ye din hain waqiaat-e-roz-marrah men
magar ye raat ka saaya kabhi dhundla nahin hota
0
barbaad hote dekh KHud ko thak gaya
waqfa karen kuchh din pareshaani sabhi
1
khudaaya zindagi men kaash ye waqfa nahin hota
yahaañ peshaaniyon ka bojh tak halka nahin hota
guzar jaate ye din hain waqiaat-e-roz-marrah men
magar ye raat ka saaya kabhi dhundla nahin hota
0
barbaad hote dekh KHud ko thak gaya
waqfa karen kuchh din pareshaani sabhi
1
Nuance
In its original sense, 'waqfa' denotes a pause or a break in time, a momentary halt that allows for reflection or rest. In poetry, this concept is deepened to suggest a space where emotions can breathe, where silence speaks louder than words.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'waqfa' to highlight moments of introspection or transition. It can signify the calm before a storm, the silence after a tumult, or the quietude in a lover's gaze.
Closing Insight
Waqfa invites us to cherish the spaces between words, the silences that hold the essence of poetry.