Meaning of
dimmaag
दिम्माग़ • دماغ
English
mind; intellect; brain
Hindi
मन; बुद्धि; मस्तिष्क
Urdu
دماغ; عقل; ذہن
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
main saath saal se ab tak hisaar-e-ishq men hooñ
vo shakhs aaj bhi mere dil-o-dimagh men hai
4
neend us ki hai dimaagh us ka hai raatein us ki hain
teri zulfen jis ke baazu par pareshaan ho gaiin
61
musaafiron ke dimaagon men dar ziyaada haina jaane vaqt hai kam ya safar ziyaada hai
46
kisi ke saa.e ko qaid karne ka ek tareeqa bataa raha hooñ
ek uske aage charaagh rakh de ek uske peeche charaagh rakh de
main dil ki baaton men aa gaya aur utha ke le aaya uski paayal
dimaag deta raha sadaaein charaagh rakh de charaagh rakh de
44
mushkil hai samjhaana isko
dil ke paas dimaagh nahin hai
43
aap jis cheez ko kahte hain ki behoshi hai
vo dimaagon men zaraa der ki khaamoshi hai
sookhte ped se panchi ka juda ho jaana
khud-parasti nahin ehsaan-faraamoshi hai
40
dilli men aaj bheek bhi milti nahin unhen
tha kal talak dimaagh jinhen taaj-o-takht ka
40
nazar se tum ko mile na koii suraagh dil ka
jhuka ke gardan bujha liya hai charaaghh dil ka
sunoon na kaise karoon na kyunkar main apne dil kii
mere alaava hai kaun is bad-dimaagh dil ka
21
mila hai ab ke ek aisa padha likha mahboob
jo mere dil ke barabar dimaagh rakhta hai
18
bulbul ke kaarobaar pe hain khandah-ha-e-gul
kahte hain jis..ko ishq khalal hai dimaagh ka
15
main saath saal se ab tak hisaar-e-ishq men hooñ
vo shakhs aaj bhi mere dil-o-dimagh men hai
4
neend us ki hai dimaagh us ka hai raatein us ki hain
teri zulfen jis ke baazu par pareshaan ho gaiin
61
Nuance
The word 'dimmaag' evokes the essence of thought and intellect. In poetry, it often symbolizes the seat of wisdom and the source of contemplation. It carries the weight of decisions and the burden of understanding, reflecting the inner workings of the human psyche.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'dimmaag' to explore themes of wisdom and folly. It contrasts with the heart, often depicting the struggle between emotion and reason. It can symbolize clarity or confusion, depending on the context.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'dimmaag' serves as a mirror to the soul's rational journey. It reflects the eternal dance of thought and emotion.