Meaning of
ma'aash
मआश • معاش
English
livelihood; means of living
Hindi
जीविका; जीवनयापन का साधन
Urdu
معاش; زندگی گزارنے کا ذریعہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
zaroori nahin har dafa kar sharaafat
kabhi tu muhabbat men badmaash bhi ban
8
ek to bedaagh hai seerat bhi uski
aur lab par til badaa badmaash uskaa
1
bhale hi hamaare muaashre hon alag alag
ye watan bhi to sabhi ke dilon men dhadakta hai
1
Yahan kisi bhi bad aamash ke liye jagah nahin
1
abhii tumne meri badmaashiyan dekhi kahaan hai
mareez-e-ishq kii gustaakhiyaan dekhi kahaan hai
0
zaroori nahin har dafa kar sharaafat
kabhi tu muhabbat men badmaash bhi ban
8
Nuance
Ma'aash refers to the essential means by which one sustains life. In poetry, it often symbolizes the struggle for survival and the dignity found in honest work, reflecting the broader human condition.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'ma'aash' to explore themes of economic hardship, resilience, and the nobility of labor. It serves as a reminder of the universal quest for sustenance.
Closing Insight
Ma'aash speaks to the heart of human existence, a testament to the enduring spirit in the face of life's challenges.