Meaning of
ibtida-e
इब्तिदा-ए • ابتدا
English
beginning; inception
Hindi
आरंभ; शुरुआत
Urdu
آغاز; شروعات
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zakhm hai dard hai davaa bhi hai
jaise jungle hai raasta bhi hai
yuñ to vaade hazaar karta hai
aur vo shakhs bhoolta bhi hai
ham ko har soo nazar bhi rakhni hai
aur tere paas baithna bhi hai
yuñ bhi aata nahin mujhe rona
aur maatam kii ibtida bhi hai
choomne hain pasand ke baadal
shaam hote hi lautna bhi hai
9
husn aisa hai ki dekho to lage taaj-mahal
is pe vo shaKHs sanwarta bhi ghazal jaisa hai
33
KHaamushi se hui fugaan se hui
ibtida ranj ki kahaan se hui
32
main bachpan men khilaune todta tha
mire anjaam ki vo ibtida thii
29
ibtida vo thii ki jeena tha mohabbat men muhaal
intiha ye hai ki ab marna bhi mushkil ho gaya
24
na ibtida ki khabar hai na intiha maaloom
raha ye vaham ki ham hain so vo bhi kya maaloom
22
aag the ibtida-e-ishq men ham
ab jo hain KHaak intiha hai ye
20
abhii se paanv ke chaale na dekho
abhii yaaro safar ki ibtida hai
17
palak pe thehri hui shab pighal ke bah jaa.e
kisi udaas fasaane kii ibtida kijeye
16
jise anjaam tum samjhti ho
ibtida hai kisi kahaanii kii
11
zakhm hai dard hai davaa bhi hai
jaise jungle hai raasta bhi hai
yuñ to vaade hazaar karta hai
aur vo shakhs bhoolta bhi hai
ham ko har soo nazar bhi rakhni hai
aur tere paas baithna bhi hai
yuñ bhi aata nahin mujhe rona
aur maatam kii ibtida bhi hai
choomne hain pasand ke baadal
shaam hote hi lautna bhi hai
9
husn aisa hai ki dekho to lage taaj-mahal
is pe vo shaKHs sanwarta bhi ghazal jaisa hai
33
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ibtida' signifies the start of something, a point of origin. In poetry, it often symbolizes the dawn of emotions, the birth of a new journey, or the commencement of a profound experience. The word carries the weight of anticipation and the promise of what is yet to unfold.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ibtida' to evoke the freshness of a new love or the first steps into an unknown world. It contrasts with words that denote endings or conclusions, highlighting the cyclical nature of existence.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ibtida' is a gentle reminder of the beauty in beginnings. It whispers of hope and the endless possibilities that lie ahead.