Meaning of
alaamat
अलामत • علامت
English
sign; symbol; indication
Hindi
संकेत; प्रतीक; निशानी
Urdu
نشانی; علامت; اشارہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tum salaamat raho ye dua dooñga main
ye dua tumko hargiz sadaa dooñga main
8
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
dua karo ki salaamat rahe mirii himmat
ye ik charaaghh kaii aandhiyon pe bhari hai
113
tum salaamat raho hazaar baras
har baras ke hon din pachaas hazaar
38
yaar maanga tha mohabbat ki dua maangi thii
aur is dil ke hifaazat ki dua maangi thii
ab to kuchh uskaa bigaara bhi nahin ja saka
maine KHud uske salaamat ki dua maangi thii
35
tu ye na dekh ki sab tahniyaan salaamat hain
ki ye darakht tha aur pattiyaan bhi rakhta tha
26
kya khoob tamasha hai ye kaar-gah-e-hasti
har jism salaamat hai har zaat adhuri hai
23
mujhe sab pata hai main kya kar raha hooñ
muhabbat men us se vafaa kar raha hooñ
salaamat rakhe be-wafa ko meraa rab
main uske li.e ye dua kar raha hooñ
16
mirii behnon se milnaa to unhen paighaam ye dena
ki bhaai ab nahin to kya khudaai to salaamat hai
hua kya jo ke dushman ne kiya dhar se alag sar ko
lo baandho raakhiyaan is
men kalaaee to salaamat hai
15
meri barbaa
dii ki alaamat mat poochho
pyaar muhabbat chaahat ulfat mat poochho
8
tum salaamat raho ye dua dooñga main
ye dua tumko hargiz sadaa dooñga main
8
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
Nuance
In its original sense, 'alaamat' refers to a sign or symbol that conveys a deeper meaning or message. In poetry, it often transcends its literal sense to embody abstract ideas or emotions, serving as a bridge between the tangible and the intangible.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'alaamat' to evoke mystery or to hint at hidden truths. It can symbolize a personal journey, a spiritual awakening, or the presence of the divine. The word invites readers to look beyond the surface.
Closing Insight
Alaamat is a doorway to the unseen, urging us to explore the depths of meaning.