Meaning of
zaad
ज़ाद • زاد
English
provisions; sustenance; journey supplies
Hindi
राशन; जीविका; यात्रा के लिए सामान
Urdu
سامان سفر; زاد راہ; خوراک
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kabhi bismil se poochho tum kabhi ashfaaq se poochho
watan kya cheez hai yaaron bhagat azaad se poochho
30
mujhe azaad kar do ek din sab sach bataa kar
tumhaare aur uske darmiyaañ kya chal raha hai
222
meri baanhon men bahakne ki saza bhi sun le
ab bahut der men azaad karunga tujh ko
66
aise haalaat se majboor bashar dekhe hain
asal kya sood men bikte hue ghar dekhe hain
hamne dekha hai wazaadar gharaanon ka jawaal
hamne sadkon pe kaii shah zafar dekhe hain
54
so tum mujhe hairatzaada aankhoñ se na dekho
kuchh log sambhal jaate hain sab mar nahin jaate
39
dekh kaise dhul ga.e hai giryaa-o-zaari ke baad
aasmaañ baarish ke baad aur main azaadari ke baad
isse badh kar to tujhe koi hunar aata nahin
sochta hooñ kya karega dil azaari ke baad
37
chhod jaane ka hunar us..ko nahin aata abhii
qaid kar dil men mujhe azaad KHud ko kar liya
37
ye mohabbat ke mahal taameer karna chhod de
main bhi shehzaada nahin hooñ tu bhi shehzaa
dii nahin
36
na jaane khatm hui kab hamaari aazaa
dii
taalluqaat ki paabandiyaan nibhaate hue
34
lahu watan ke shaheedon ka rang laaya hai
uchhal raha hai zamaane men naam-e-aazaa
dii
34
kabhi bismil se poochho tum kabhi ashfaaq se poochho
watan kya cheez hai yaaron bhagat azaad se poochho
30
mujhe azaad kar do ek din sab sach bataa kar
tumhaare aur uske darmiyaañ kya chal raha hai
222
Nuance
Zaad originally refers to the provisions one carries for a journey, a concept deeply rooted in the idea of sustenance and preparation. In poetry, it often symbolizes the emotional and spiritual resources one gathers for life's journey, reflecting on the inner strength and resilience required to navigate the unknown.
Poetic Usage
Poets use zaad to evoke the sense of preparation and readiness for life's unpredictable paths. It can symbolize the emotional baggage we carry or the spiritual nourishment we seek. Often contrasted with emptiness or lack, it highlights the importance of being equipped for the journey.
Closing Insight
Zaad invites reflection on what we carry within us for the journey of life. It is a reminder of the unseen strength and resources we possess.