Meaning of
jam'a
जम'अ • جمع
English
gathering; collection; assembly
Hindi
संग्रह; सभा; एकत्रीकरण
Urdu
جمع; محفل; اجتماع
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na jaane kaise tum kinaara kar lete ho
jumaa do rakaat men guzaara kar lete ho
3
hamne achchhii dhaank jama rakkhi thii apni
phir usne chhodaa aur sab paani kar daala
63
jama ham ne kiya hai gham dil men
is ka ab sood khaaye jaayenge
29
kis tarah jama keejie ab apne aap ko
kaaghaz bikhar rahe hain puraani kitaab ke
22
yaar sab jama hue raat ki khaamoshi men
koi ro kar to koi baal banaa kar aaya
22
kya kya gumaan na the ha
men deewar-o-dar ke beech
unchaaiyon pe ja ke khalaon se dar ga.e
maj
men men kar rahe the jo be-khaufiyon kii baat
tanhaa hue to apni sadaaon se dar ga.e
12
chal rahi hain naseeb par baatein
palakar se ham hain maj
men men
aap to bolte nahin the sach
aap kya kar rahe hain pinjare men
6
raqeebon pe yuñ hargiz haq jama sakte nahin ho tum
kamii meri bhi chaahat men bataa sakte nahin ho tum
5
jama hui bachpane ki sab rakam kha gaya
mirii jawaani ko bas tumhaara gam kha gaya
4
guzarta jald vo lamha jise jeena hai muddat tak
jama barsaat ka paani dilaata yaad mujh ko ye
3
na jaane kaise tum kinaara kar lete ho
jumaa do rakaat men guzaara kar lete ho
3
hamne achchhii dhaank jama rakkhi thii apni
phir usne chhodaa aur sab paani kar daala
63
Nuance
In its original sense, 'jam'a' signifies the act of bringing together or assembling. In poetry, this word often evokes the imagery of gatherings, whether of people, emotions, or thoughts. It carries a sense of unity and completeness, often used to depict the harmony or discord within a collective.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'jam'a' to explore themes of community and belonging. It can symbolize the coming together of disparate elements into a harmonious whole. It may also reflect on the tension within a group, highlighting the fragility of unity.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'jam'a' resonates with the beauty and complexity of human connections. It reminds us of the delicate balance required to maintain unity.