Meaning of
begam
बेग़म • بیگم
English
lady; wife; noblewoman
Hindi
महिला; पत्नी; कुलीन महिला
Urdu
خاتون; بیوی; شریف زادی
Origin
Turkish
Ash'aar
ki padtii jeetni baazi ha
men us haal men bhi jabna raja koi begam aur koi ikka nahin milta
1
koi bhi rok na paata guzar gaya hota
meraa naseeb-e-mohabbat sanwar gaya hota
na aayein hoti jo begam meri ayaadat ko
main aspataal ki nurson par mar gaya hota
38
masaail to bahut se hain magar bas ek hi hal hai
sehar se shaam tak sar meraa hai begum ki chappal hai
mere maalik bhala isse burii bhi kya saza hogii
meraa shaadi-shuda hona hi dozakh ki rehersal hai
25
kitaabon sa khula hooñ main kahaan main kuchh chhupata hooñ
kahaanii apne jeevan ki main har mehfil men gaata hooñ
mohabbat ka badaa shayar tha begum se magar haara
vo utna rooth jaati hai use jitna manaata hooñ
13
aati to hai yaar magar hardam naiiñ aati hai
baatein karna to mujh...ko bhi kam naiiñ aati hai
par chhodo meri haalat ko tum kya samjhoge
gar main taash bhi kheloon to begum naiiñ aati hai
13
ab KHuda nematein ha
men bakshe
chaand jaisi hamaari begam ho
8
ki padtii jeetni baazi ha
men us haal men bhi jabna raja koi begam aur koi ikka nahin milta
1
koi bhi rok na paata guzar gaya hota
meraa naseeb-e-mohabbat sanwar gaya hota
na aayein hoti jo begam meri ayaadat ko
main aspataal ki nurson par mar gaya hota
38
Nuance
Begam evokes the image of a dignified and respected woman, often associated with nobility and grace. In poetry, it can symbolize elegance, authority, and the gentle strength of a woman who commands respect.
Poetic Usage
Poets use Begam to portray the strength and grace of women. It can be used to contrast with the harshness of the world, highlighting the serene power of femininity.
Closing Insight
Begam is a tribute to the timeless elegance and quiet strength of womanhood.