Meaning of
zaani
ज़ानी • زانی
English
adulterer; sinner
Hindi
व्यभिचारी; पापी
Urdu
زانی; گناہگار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kitna mushkil hai ye KHud ko pahle sa karna
jaise sukhe hue patton ko phir se haraa karna
aib mira batlaane waale teraa shukraana
par apni zaanib bhi kabhi to aaina karna
1
tujhe khyaal nahin hai so ham badha rahe hain
phir ik dafa teri zaanib qadam badha rahe hain
bahut se aa.e tujhe jeetne ki khwaahish men
ham ek kone men baithe raqam badha rahe hain
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abhii vo lautkar aaya nahin kaabe ki zaanib se
mila tha gaon ke had par kari baatein kawaakib se
2
meri zaanib dekh rahe hain vo kab se
jaane kisko dekh rahe hain vo mujh
men
1
yahaañ logon ne mezaane galat chun rakhe hain varna
KHuda ne to har ik insaan mukammal hi banaya hai
1
kitna mushkil hai ye KHud ko pahle sa karna
jaise sukhe hue patton ko phir se haraa karna
aib mira batlaane waale teraa shukraana
par apni zaanib bhi kabhi to aaina karna
1
tujhe khyaal nahin hai so ham badha rahe hain
phir ik dafa teri zaanib qadam badha rahe hain
bahut se aa.e tujhe jeetne ki khwaahish men
ham ek kone men baithe raqam badha rahe hain
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Nuance
The term 'zaani' carries a heavy moral weight, often associated with transgression and moral failing. In poetry, it can evoke themes of guilt, remorse, and the societal consequences of personal actions.
Poetic Usage
Poets may use 'zaani' to explore the darker aspects of human nature. It can symbolize the inner turmoil of characters who have strayed from moral paths, often leading to a deeper reflection on sin and redemption.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'zaani' serves as a mirror reflecting the complex interplay of sin, guilt, and the quest for redemption.