Word Meaning
शाइ'री
shaa'irī
Meaning
Poetry; the art or craft of composing verses.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to the practice, craft, or artistic body of composing poetry. In this couplet, the poet humbly downplays the literary merit of his verses, attributing his appeal instead to his free-spirited and spiritual disposition ('qalandari'). It reflects the classical trope of self-effacement regarding one's poetic craft.
Etymology
Arabic origin, derived from the root 'sh-‘-r' (ش-ع-ر) meaning to perceive or know, from which 'shā‘ir' (poet) is formed, with the Persian abstract suffix '-ī'.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, poets often speak of their 'shaa'irī' in the concluding couplet (maqta) either with proud self-praise (ta'alli) or conscious humility.
Examples
Poetry is simply the expression of a wounded heart.
Without genuine emotion, poetry remains mere arrangement of words.