Meaning of
ma'ni
मअ'नी • معنی
English
meaning; significance
Hindi
अर्थ; महत्व
Urdu
مفہوم; اہمیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na sataish kii tamannaa na sile kii parwa
gar nahin hain mire ashaar men ma'ni na sahi
12
baat hi kab kisi ki maani hai
apni hath poori kar ke chhodogi
ye kalaaee ye jism aur ye kamar
tum suraahi zaroor toḍogi
162
phir ek roz muqaddar se haar maani gayi
zabeen choom ke bola gaya KHuda haafiz
58
us vaqt padho jab main lafzon men nahin hotaus vaqt mere maani aasaan nikalte hain
34
maani hain main ne saikron baatein tamaam umr
aaj aap ek baat meri maan jaaie
31
ek din dono ne apni haar maani ek saath
ek din jis se jhagdate the usii ke ho ga.e
30
KHamoshii meri maani-khez thii ai aarzoo kitnii
ki jis ne jaisa chaaha waisa afsaana banaa daala
24
raaegaani ke agar maani samajhne hain to aanaa
baad tere tujh ko har ik shay yahaañ ujadi milegi
21
sadaqat ho to dil seenon se khinchne lagte hain waiz
haqeeqat KHud ko manvaa letii hai maani nahin jaati
18
us din jo maine uski bas aadhi si baat nahin maanius din se phir usne meri koi bhi baat nahin maani
14
na sataish kii tamannaa na sile kii parwa
gar nahin hain mire ashaar men ma'ni na sahi
12
baat hi kab kisi ki maani hai
apni hath poori kar ke chhodogi
ye kalaaee ye jism aur ye kamar
tum suraahi zaroor toḍogi
162
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ma'ni' refers to the meaning or significance of something. In poetry, it becomes a vessel for exploring deeper truths and hidden layers of emotion. The word invites contemplation and introspection, urging the poet and reader alike to delve beneath the surface.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ma'ni' to explore the hidden depths of human experience. It serves as a bridge between the apparent and the unseen, the spoken and the unspoken. The word can evoke a sense of mystery and revelation, drawing the reader into a world of introspection.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ma'ni' is a key to unlocking the soul's hidden chambers. It invites a journey into the profound.