Meaning of
hukumat
हुक़ूमत • حکومت
English
government; rule; authority
Hindi
सरकार; शासन; अधिकार
Urdu
حکومت; حکمرانی; اقتدار
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mire is dil pe ab uski hukumat hai
mirii dhadkan hai vo mirii mohabbat hai
mohabbat karna to aasaan hai yaaro
magar izhaar karna ik museebat hai
8
zehan se yaadon ke lashkar ja chuke
vo meri mehfil se uth kar ja chuke
meraa dil bhi jaise pakistan hai
sab hukoomat karke baahar ja chuke
206
mirii ghazal ki tarah us ki bhi hukoomat hai
tamaam mulk men vo sab se khoobsurat hai
bahut dinon se mire saath thii magar kal shaam
mujhe pata chala vo kitnii khoobsurat hai
80
agar hukoomat tumhaari tasveer chaap de note par meri dost
to dekhna tum ki log bilkul fuzool-kharchi nahin karenge
70
agar hukoomat tumhaari tasveer chaap de note par meri dost
to dekhna tum ki log bilkul fizoolkharchi nahin karenge
hamaare chand achchhe doston ne ye vaa'da KHud se kiya hua hai
ki shakl allah ne achchhii dii hai so baatein achchhii nahin karenge
59
munaafiq doston se laakh behtar hain KHuda dushman
ki gaddaari nawaabon se hukoomat cheen letii hai
58
yaar ik baar parindon ko hukoomat de do
ye kisi shahar ko maqtal nahin hone denge
ye jo chehre hain yahaañ chaand se chehre taabish
ye mira ishq mukammal nahin hone denge
37
election tak gharibon ka vo hujra dekhte hain
hukoomat mil gaii to sirf mujra dekhte hain
32
hamne ghazalon men hukumat ko likhi hai laanat
dhamkiyaan aati hain inaam to aane se raha
30
badan ki khwaahishein sab ke dilon men jag rahi hain par
muhabbat ke li.e ab to ishaarat kaun karta hai
tujhe to qadr thodii bhi na thii meri muhabbat ki
bataa de ab tere dil par hukoomat kaun karta hai
16
mire is dil pe ab uski hukumat hai
mirii dhadkan hai vo mirii mohabbat hai
mohabbat karna to aasaan hai yaaro
magar izhaar karna ik museebat hai
8
zehan se yaadon ke lashkar ja chuke
vo meri mehfil se uth kar ja chuke
meraa dil bhi jaise pakistan hai
sab hukoomat karke baahar ja chuke
206
Nuance
Hukumat signifies the concept of governance and authority. In poetry, it often reflects the dynamics of power and the responsibilities that come with it. It is a word that evokes the intricate dance between control and freedom.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'hukumat' to explore themes of power and responsibility. It is a word that questions the nature of authority and its impact on the human spirit. The contrast with 'azaadi' (freedom) highlights the tension between governance and liberty.
Closing Insight
Hukumat in poetry is a reflection on the balance of power and the essence of leadership. It invites contemplation on authority's true role.