Meaning of
aalta
आलता • خزانہ
English
red dye; used for feet decoration
Hindi
लाल रंग; पैरों की सजावट के लिए
Urdu
سرخ رنگ; پاؤں کی سجاوٹ کے لئے
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
main bahut taalta hooñ KHud ko par
ghar hai ik dhyaan wahin jaata hai
ab jo tum chhat pe nahin aati ho
ab mira chaand nahin aata hai
1
ladka photo sambhaalta hai aur
ladki ki shaa
dii bhi ho jaati hai
3
khushboo ki aur rangon ki bas ek hi soorat jaani hai
mehn
dii uske haathon ki aur aalta uske pairo'n ka
2
ik shaKHs ki khaatir ki jo dar dar raha hooñ main abhii
jo jaanta yuñ be-vafa to dard kaise paalta
2
kabhi phir se vahii bachpan lehar dhun ka zamaana aa.e
bina takleef ke mausam KHushi ka phir khazana aa.e
1
hamaari maa ki duaaein vo taalta hi nahin
hamaare sar se museebat ko taal deta hai
1
main bahut taalta hooñ KHud ko par
ghar hai ik dhyaan wahin jaata hai
ab jo tum chhat pe nahin aati ho
ab mira chaand nahin aata hai
1
ladka photo sambhaalta hai aur
ladki ki shaa
dii bhi ho jaati hai
3
Nuance
Aalta is a vibrant red dye traditionally used to adorn the feet of women, symbolizing beauty and auspiciousness. In poetry, it evokes images of delicate grace and cultural richness, often linked to the rituals of marriage and celebration.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aalta' to paint scenes of traditional beauty. It can symbolize the blush of a bride, the vibrancy of a festival, or the quiet elegance of a rural landscape.
Closing Insight
Aalta embodies the essence of cultural beauty, weaving tradition into the fabric of poetic imagery.