Meaning of
yateem
यतीम • یتیم
English
orphan; one without parents
Hindi
अनाथ; माता-पिता के बिना
Urdu
یتیم; والدین کے بغیر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zulm mazloomon pe dhaana chhod do
haq yatiimon ka dabana chhod do
ye nahin kar sakte to behtar hai ye
sar ko sajde men jhukaana chhod do
0
yatiimon ki tarah bas paal rakha hai inhen hamne
ha
men jo dukh mile hain vo hamaare dukh nahin lagte
kisi ki aankh men rahkar kisi ke KHvaab dekhe hain
hazaaron koshishein ki par kinaare dukh nahin lagte
37
khushnaseebi hai tumhaari sar pe hai jo maa ka haath
ham yatiimon ko pata hai ye dua kya cheez hai
10
mire maa baap jannat se nazar rakhte hain mujh par ab
mire dil men yatiimon ke li.e ik khaas kona hai
8
vo ghoomti mujh...ko dikhi to main sawaalon men raha
thii to vahii main raatbhar jiske khayaalon men raha
ab tak samete hai ki khushboo vo fire hai har disha
vo ek din jo phool bas kuchh der baalon men raha
3
qalb-e-hazi mataa-e-jaan yuñ shaad keejie
kasrat ke saath aap ha
men yaad keejie
daulat men chahte ho izafa agar shajar
to bekason yatiimon ki imdaad keejie
1
kyun kisi ko yateem kahte ho
saari duniya yateemkhaana hai
0
maa ke hone ki azmat se ho tum bhi na waqif
kya hai zindagi bin maa poochho ye yatiimon se
0
jo yatiimon ko apna nahin maante
vo KHuda ki ye rahmat nahin jaante
0
agar yateem-o-gareeb kii tum madad karoge jazaa milegi
sukoon-e-qalb-e-hazi milega KHuda nabi kii raza milegi
kabhi bhi apne dilon ke andar kisi se bugz-o-hasad na rakhna
nizaam-e-rab-ul-qadeer hai ye KHataa karoge saza milegi
0
zulm mazloomon pe dhaana chhod do
haq yatiimon ka dabana chhod do
ye nahin kar sakte to behtar hai ye
sar ko sajde men jhukaana chhod do
0
yatiimon ki tarah bas paal rakha hai inhen hamne
ha
men jo dukh mile hain vo hamaare dukh nahin lagte
kisi ki aankh men rahkar kisi ke KHvaab dekhe hain
hazaaron koshishein ki par kinaare dukh nahin lagte
37
Nuance
The word 'yateem' evokes a profound sense of solitude and vulnerability. In poetry, it often symbolizes not just the absence of parental figures but a deeper existential loneliness. The imagery of an orphaned soul wandering through life's vastness is both haunting and poignant.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'yateem' to express themes of abandonment and longing. It can represent a heart left desolate by unrequited love or a soul searching for belonging in a world that feels indifferent.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'yateem' captures the silent cries of those who wander alone. It is a word that resonates with the heart's deepest yearnings.