Meaning of
zindagaani
ज़िंदागानी • زندگانی
English
life; existence; lifetime
Hindi
जीवन; अस्तित्व; आयु
Urdu
زندگی; وجود; عمر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
zindagaani guzar jaayegi
phir kahaanii guzar jaayegi
10
sair kar duniya ki ghaafil zindagaani phir kahaan
zindagi gar kuchh rahi to ye jawaani phir kahaan
128
kaii qisse adhoore rah ga.e apni kahaanii men
chale aa.e hain bachpan ko ganwa ke naujawaani men
hawaaein jo baghaavat par utar aayi hain aakhir men
kisi toofaan kii dastak hai meri zindagaani men
45
mere bin hogii haan ye zindagi teri mukammal bhi
ki tere bin adhuri ye to meri zindagaani hai
zaroori hai nahin ab to mujhe tasveer ye teri
khadi hai saamne tu aur in aankhoñ men paani hai
36
jaan tujh par kuchh e'timaad nahin
zindagaani ka kya bharosa hai
24
yaqeen mohkam amal paiham mohabbat faateh-e-aalam
jihaad-e-zindagaani men hain ye mardon ki shamshirein
22
fikr-e-ta'meer. men na rah munim
zindagaani ki kuchh bhi hai buniyaad
17
vo kahte hain main zindagaani hooñ teri
ye sach hai to un ka bharosa nahin hai
17
fasaana adhoora kahaanii alag hai
tere bin meri zindagaani alag hai
sabab aañsuon ke milenge kaiyen par
KHushi aur gham ka vo paani alag hai
14
tedhi-medhi magar raseeli hai
zindagaani bhi ik jalebi hai
11
zindagaani guzar jaayegi
phir kahaanii guzar jaayegi
10
sair kar duniya ki ghaafil zindagaani phir kahaan
zindagi gar kuchh rahi to ye jawaani phir kahaan
128
Nuance
In its original sense, 'zindagaani' refers to the span of life, the essence of living. In poetry, it captures the fleeting nature of existence, the beauty and sorrow intertwined in the passage of time.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zindagaani' to reflect on the ephemeral nature of life. It evokes the bittersweet journey of existence. It contrasts with words like 'hayaat' which may focus more on the vitality of life.
Closing Insight
Zindagaani is a gentle reminder of life's impermanence, urging us to cherish each moment.