Meaning of
aalam
आलम • عالم
English
world; universe; realm
Hindi
दुनिया; ब्रह्मांड; क्षेत्र
Urdu
دنیا; کائنات; عالم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tire baghair ajab bazm-e-dil ka aalam hai
charaaghhh saikdon jalte hain raushni kam hai
21
teri soorat se hai aalam men bahaaron ko sabaat
teri aankhoñ ke siva duniya men rakha kya hai
403
us vaqt intizaar ka aalam na poochiye
jab koi baar baar kahe aa raha hooñ main
57
dekhne ke li.e saara aalam bhi kam
chaahne ke li.e ek chehra bahut
49
sar-zameen-e-hind par aqwaam-e-aalam ke firaq
qafile baste ga.e hindostaan banta gaya
48
naarazgi ka meri ye aalam hai in dinon
hai band apne aap se bhi bol-chaal yaar
45
raqs karna hai to phir hosh ki paazeb utaar
aalam-e-vajd men hi be-khabri aati hai
33
der tak hanste rahe aalampnaah
dar ke maare maskhare rone lage
31
yaqeen mohkam amal paiham mohabbat faateh-e-aalam
jihaad-e-zindagaani men hain ye mardon ki shamshirein
22
dhaa de jo insaan ke dil men rang o nasl ki deewarein
koi to dastoor-e-mohabbat aisa aalamgeer likho
22
tire baghair ajab bazm-e-dil ka aalam hai
charaaghhh saikdon jalte hain raushni kam hai
21
teri soorat se hai aalam men bahaaron ko sabaat
teri aankhoñ ke siva duniya men rakha kya hai
403
Nuance
Originally, 'aalam' signifies the vastness of the world or universe, encompassing all existence. In poetry, it often reflects the complexity and diversity of life, the myriad experiences and emotions that define human existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'aalam' to explore themes of existence and the human condition. It serves as a canvas for expressing the vastness of emotions and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Closing Insight
Aalam captures the boundless expanse of life, a reflection of the infinite possibilities within and beyond us.