Meaning of
huma
हुमा • ہما
English
mythical bird; symbol of fortune
Hindi
पौराणिक पक्षी; सौभाग्य का प्रतीक
Urdu
افسانوی پرندہ; خوش بختی کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
unki sohbat men ga.e sambhale dobara toote
ham kisi shaKHs ko de de ke sahaara toote
ye ajab rasm hai bilkul na samajh aayi ha
men
pyaar bhi ham hi karen dil bhi hamaara toote
95
kisi ko ghar se nikalte hi mil gaii manzil
koi hamaari tarah umr bhar safar men raha
600
kuchh baat hai ki hasti mitati nahin hamaari
sadiyon raha hai dushman daur e zamaan hamaara
356
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
isliye ye mahina hi shaamil nahin umr ki jantri men hamaari
usne ik din kaha tha ki shaa
dii hai is farvari men hamaari
184
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
zameen pe ghar banaya hai magar jannat men rahte hain
hamaari khush-naseebi hai ki ham bharat men rahte hain
122
ab dost koi laao mukaabil men hamaare
dushman to koi kad ke barabar nahin niklaa
117
ujaale apni yaadon ke hamaare saath rahne dona jaane kis gali men zindagi ki shaam ho jaa.e
113
mazhab nahin sikhaata aapas men bair rakhna
hin
dii hain ham watan hai hindostaan hamaara
97
unki sohbat men ga.e sambhale dobara toote
ham kisi shaKHs ko de de ke sahaara toote
ye ajab rasm hai bilkul na samajh aayi ha
men
pyaar bhi ham hi karen dil bhi hamaara toote
95
kisi ko ghar se nikalte hi mil gaii manzil
koi hamaari tarah umr bhar safar men raha
600
Nuance
The word 'huma' evokes the image of a mythical bird that never lands on earth, symbolizing unattainable fortune and eternal freedom. In poetry, it often represents the elusive nature of happiness and destiny, soaring high above the mundane world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'huma' to convey themes of aspiration and the pursuit of dreams. It contrasts with grounded imagery, highlighting the tension between earthly desires and celestial ambitions. The bird's flight becomes a metaphor for the soul's journey towards enlightenment.
Closing Insight
Huma remains a powerful symbol of the unattainable, urging us to reflect on our own aspirations and the heights we seek.