Meaning of
maKHmali
मख़मली • مخملی
English
velvety; soft; gentle
Hindi
मुलायम; कोमल; मृदु
Urdu
ملائم; نرم; لطیف
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ek bachcha thand men baahar thithur kar mar gaya
maKHmali chadar ko odhe soye the bhagwaan jee
0
nibhaaya jisse bhi rishta to phir had men rahe hain ham
kisi ke makhmali takkiye ke u
uupar sar nahin rakha
8
ye maKHmali gadde to tujhko hi mubarak hon
ai dost mujhe bas maa ki god hi kaafi hai
6
chaand choone ke hi barabar hai
makhmali haath choo liya jaaye
1
ishq par ik kitaab likhna tum
vasl ko laajwaab likhna tum
us ke ruksaar makhmali hain saab
un ko khilta gulaab likhna tum
1
sandali husn ko raayegaan mat karen
maKHmali aashiqi odhiye to sahi
1
maKHmali bistar to ghar men kal hi main la doon magar
sochta hoon neend aankhoñ men kahaan se laaoonga
0
ek bachcha thand men baahar thithur kar mar gaya
maKHmali chadar ko odhe soye the bhagwaan jee
0
nibhaaya jisse bhi rishta to phir had men rahe hain ham
kisi ke makhmali takkiye ke u
uupar sar nahin rakha
8
Nuance
The word evokes a sense of softness and gentleness, often associated with the tactile pleasure of velvet. In poetry, it extends to describe emotions or experiences that are tender and soothing.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'maKHmali' to describe the gentle touch of a breeze, the softness of a lover's voice, or the tender moments of dawn. It contrasts with harsher words to highlight the beauty of gentleness.
Closing Insight
MaKHmali captures the essence of softness, inviting a gentle embrace of the senses.