Meaning of
waqt
वक्त़ • وقت
English
time; moment; era
Hindi
समय; क्षण; युग
Urdu
وقت; لمحہ; دور
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
husn kuchh aur nahin chat ki hari kaai hai
waqt-be-waqt jahaan paanv fisal jaata hai
53
jaise tumne waqt ko haath men roka ho
sach to ye hai tum aankhoñ ka dhokha ho
144
aaj palte jo khabaab ke panne
maine dil ki kitaab ke panne
waqt ne dekh mod rakhe hain
tere husno shabaab ke panne
76
saal ke aakhiri din usne diya waqt ha
men
ab to ye saal kaii saal nahin guzrega
71
ye kabhi milne chale aayenge sadiyon baad bhi
waqt ke pannon men kuchh lamhaat rakhkar dekhiye
62
us waqt bhi akshar tujhe ham dhoondhne nikle
jis dhoop men mazdoor bhi chat par nahin jaate
59
ye rakh rakhaav kabhi khatm hone vaala nahin
bichhadte waqt bhi tujhko gulaab dooñga main
56
bichhadte waqt ye vaa'da kiya usne
ki beti ka muhabbat naam rakkhegi
56
ham tohfe men ghadiyaan to de dete hain
ek dooje ko waqt nahin de paate hain
aañkhen black and white hain to phir in
men
rang birange khwaab kahaan se aate hain
54
waqt deta tha vo milne ka tabhi rakkhi thii
dost ik daur tha maine bhi ghadi rakkhi thii
53
husn kuchh aur nahin chat ki hari kaai hai
waqt-be-waqt jahaan paanv fisal jaata hai
53
jaise tumne waqt ko haath men roka ho
sach to ye hai tum aankhoñ ka dhokha ho
144
Nuance
In its original sense, 'waqt' refers to the passage of time, a constant flow that governs existence. In poetry, it becomes a canvas for exploring the transient nature of life, the fleeting moments that define our experiences, and the eras that shape destinies.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'waqt' to evoke the inevitability of change. It can symbolize the brevity of joy, the endurance of sorrow, or the hope of new beginnings. Contrasted with eternity, it highlights the preciousness of the present.
Closing Insight
Waqt is a reminder of life's impermanence, urging us to cherish each moment. In poetry, it becomes a timeless muse.