Meaning of
khaatotaaj
तख़्तोताज • تخت و تاج
English
throne and crown; symbols of power
Hindi
सिंहासन और ताज; शक्ति के प्रतीक
Urdu
تخت اور تاج; طاقت کی علامتیں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bhale hi aapne munh ham se modaa ho
guzishta pal ha
men to yaad aate hain
saba tum aaj bazm-e-aish men aao
yahaañ azmat ke takht-o-taaj milte hain
0
ye qatl-e-aam aur be-izn qatl-e-aam kya kahiye
ye bismil kaise bismil hain jinhen qaateel nahin milta
vahaañ kitnon ko takht o taaj ka armaan hai kya kahiye
jahaan sail ko akshar kaasa-e-saail nahin milta
19
sach kii dagar pe jab bhi rakhe qadam kisi ne
pahle to dekhi ghurbat phir takht-o-taaj dekha
10
jin shah ko faqat ho talab takht-o-taaj ki
unke li.e to takht ke maani hai raabiya
1
har taraf hai be-sar-o-saamaani
takht-o-taaj ab to uchaale jaayen
1
bhale hi aapne munh ham se modaa ho
guzishta pal ha
men to yaad aate hain
saba tum aaj bazm-e-aish men aao
yahaañ azmat ke takht-o-taaj milte hain
0
ye qatl-e-aam aur be-izn qatl-e-aam kya kahiye
ye bismil kaise bismil hain jinhen qaateel nahin milta
vahaañ kitnon ko takht o taaj ka armaan hai kya kahiye
jahaan sail ko akshar kaasa-e-saail nahin milta
19
Nuance
The phrase evokes the grandeur and authority associated with kingship. In poetry, it often symbolizes the ultimate power and the burdens that come with it. The throne and crown are not just physical objects but represent the weight of responsibility and the transient nature of power.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to explore themes of power, authority, and the inevitable decline of rulers. It contrasts the splendor of rule with the solitude and challenges of leadership.
Closing Insight
The throne and crown symbolize both the allure and the isolation of power. They remind us of the fleeting nature of worldly authority.