About
I am a traveler in life looking to find meaning through curing my curiosity about various interests and trying to live to my fullest. Thus, I am interested in health & nutrition to have a functioning body, reading and reflecting on history & religion to see what lessons we can learn from it, and an overall interest in technology and its potential to enrich our lives—safely and meaningfully.
This blog, which I’ve maintained since 2010, has been a platform for me to express my thoughts and reflections on the world around me. Over time, it has become a chronicle of my personal growth and evolution, hence its name, Kaifiyat - an Urdu word that translates to “state, circumstances, situation,” symbolizing my ever-changing state of thought.
Recently, I’ve found myself struggling to write consistently, often hindered by the desire for perfection and a fear of being judged. In an effort to overcome these obstacles, I’ve decided to adopt an anonymous approach, not actively concealing my identity but rather allowing my thoughts to take center stage. —
On the name Kaifiyat#
The word “kaifiyat”1 (also spelled as “kefiyat”) has several related meanings:
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Condition or state: The primary meaning of kaifiyat is “condition” or “state”2,3. It refers to the circumstances, qualities, or modes of being of something or someone.
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Account or report: Kaifiyat can also mean an account, statement, report, or set of particulars about something4,3.
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Historical record: In the Deccan region of India, a kaifiyat specifically refers to a historical record about a village or town, compiled in the 18th and 19th centuries4.
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Qualities or characteristics: In plural form (kaifiyaat), it can refer to qualities, states, or modes of something3.
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Details or particulars: It can mean the details, circumstances, or particulars of a situation2,3.
In Urdu poetry and literature, kaifiyat is often used to describe emotional states or circumstances, particularly in expressing complex feelings or situations that are difficult to put into words.