Meaning of
jama
जम्अ' • جمع
English
gathering; collection; assembly
Hindi
संग्रह; सभा; एकत्रीकरण
Urdu
اجتماع; مجموعہ; محفل
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kis tarah jama keejie ab apne aap ko
kaaghaz bikhar rahe hain puraani kitaab ke
22
hamne achchhii dhaank jama rakkhi thii apni
phir usne chhodaa aur sab paani kar daala
63
main sochta hooñ na jaane kahaan se aa ga.e hain
hamaare beech jamaane kahaan se aa ga.e hain
61
isee se hota hai zaahir jo haal dard ka hai
sabhi ko koi na koi vabaal dard ka hai
kisi ne poocha ke farhat bahut haseen ho tum
to muskuraa ke kaha sab jamaal dard ka hai
33
KHud jise mehnat mashqat se banata hooñ jamaal
chhod deta hooñ vo rastaa aam ho jaane ke baad
32
jama ham ne kiya hai gham dil men
is ka ab sood khaaye jaayenge
29
kyun ik taraf nigaah jamaaye hue ho tum
kya raaz hai jo mujh se chhu
paa.e hue ho tum
28
aa dekh ki mere aañsuon men
ye kis ka jamaal aa gaya hai
27
gali men baithe hain uski nazar jamaaye hue
hamaare bas men faqat intizaar karna hai
26
zaraa visaal ke baad aaina to dekh ai dost
tire jamaal ki doshijzagi nikhar aayi
24
kis tarah jama keejie ab apne aap ko
kaaghaz bikhar rahe hain puraani kitaab ke
22
hamne achchhii dhaank jama rakkhi thii apni
phir usne chhodaa aur sab paani kar daala
63
Nuance
In its original sense, 'jama' refers to the act of gathering or bringing together. In poetry, it evokes the imagery of a collective harmony, where disparate elements come together to form a unified whole.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'jama' to depict the beauty of unity amidst diversity. It can symbolize the gathering of emotions, thoughts, or even people. It contrasts with solitude, highlighting the warmth of togetherness.
Closing Insight
In the poetic realm, 'jama' is a celebration of unity, a testament to the power of coming together.