Meaning of
dast-e-mubaarak
दस्त-ए-मुबारक • دست مبارک
English
blessed hand; auspicious touch
Hindi
पवित्र हाथ; शुभ स्पर्श
Urdu
مبارک ہاتھ; بابرکت لمس
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jaam-e-labreiz li.e dast-e-mubaarak men shajar
shaikh jee ro
ki.e masjid ki taraf jaata hai
1
KHvaabon men sahi roz sataane ke li.e aa
aa phir se mire dil ko churaane ke li.e aa
har koi samajhta hai mujhe kaanch ka marham
kuchh aur hooñ main inko bataane ke li.e aa
har baar tire bas men kahaan mujh...ko uthaana
is baar nigaahon se girane ke li.e aa
vo raat vahii din vahii tanhaaii ka aalam
aankhoñ men vahii pyaas jagaane ke li.e aa
saanson ke charaaghaan tiri zulfon ne bujaaye
ab tu hi janaaze ko uthaane ke li.e aa
ik tere siva tha hi mira kaun jahaan men
so qabr ki bhi rasm nibhaane ke li.e aa
jin dast-e-mubaarak men mirii jaan basi thii
masjid men vahii haath uthaane ke li.e aa
4
jaam-e-labreiz li.e dast-e-mubaarak men shajar
shaikh jee ro
ki.e masjid ki taraf jaata hai
1
KHvaabon men sahi roz sataane ke li.e aa
aa phir se mire dil ko churaane ke li.e aa
har koi samajhta hai mujhe kaanch ka marham
kuchh aur hooñ main inko bataane ke li.e aa
har baar tire bas men kahaan mujh...ko uthaana
is baar nigaahon se girane ke li.e aa
vo raat vahii din vahii tanhaaii ka aalam
aankhoñ men vahii pyaas jagaane ke li.e aa
saanson ke charaaghaan tiri zulfon ne bujaaye
ab tu hi janaaze ko uthaane ke li.e aa
ik tere siva tha hi mira kaun jahaan men
so qabr ki bhi rasm nibhaane ke li.e aa
jin dast-e-mubaarak men mirii jaan basi thii
masjid men vahii haath uthaane ke li.e aa
4
Nuance
The phrase conveys a sense of divine blessing and favor. In poetry, it often represents the transformative power of a touch or action that brings good fortune and grace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to signify moments of divine intervention or the presence of a revered figure whose influence is profoundly positive. It is a symbol of hope and renewal.
Closing Insight
The blessed hand in poetry is a reminder of the sacred touch that can alter destinies and inspire faith.