Meaning of
mad
मद • مد
English
intoxication; pride; arrogance
Hindi
नशा; गर्व; अहंकार
Urdu
نشہ; غرور; تکبر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
daulaten mudda banii ya zaat aadhe aa gaii
ishq men koi na koi baat aadhe aa gaii
66
muddaton baad ik shaKHs se milne ke li.e
aaina dekha gaya baal sanwaare ga.e
314
muddatein guzar gayi hisaab nahin kiyana jaane ab kiske kitne rah ga.e ham
272
hui muddat ki ghalib mar gaya par yaad aata hai
vo har ik baat par kehna ki yuñ hota to kya hota
149
kis se izhaar-e-muddaa kijeye
aap milte nahin hain kya kijeye
134
bahut mazaak udaate ho tum ghareebon ka
madad to karte ho tasveer kheench lete ho
113
gaali ko pranaam samajhna padta hai
madhushaala ko dhaam samajhna padta hai
aadhunik kahlaane ki andhi jid men
raavan ko bhi raam samajhna padta hai
99
ishq agar badhta hai to phir jhagde bhi to badhte hain
aamdani jab badhti hai to kharche bhi to badhte hain
maana manzil nahin mili hai hamko lekin khandhar
ek qadam uski jaanib ham aage bhi to badhte hain
73
main bhi munh men zubaan rakhta hooñ
kaash poochho ki muddaa kya hai
69
bhale duniya jala dale madaari
tumhein to bas tamasha dekhna hai
66
daulaten mudda banii ya zaat aadhe aa gaii
ishq men koi na koi baat aadhe aa gaii
66
muddaton baad ik shaKHs se milne ke li.e
aaina dekha gaya baal sanwaare ga.e
314
Nuance
Mad evokes a state of heightened emotion, often linked to intoxication or overwhelming pride. In poetry, it captures the essence of losing oneself, whether in love, ambition, or spiritual ecstasy.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mad to explore themes of love's intoxication, the pride of achievement, or the arrogance of power. It contrasts with sobriety and humility, offering a rich tapestry of emotional depth.
Closing Insight
Mad captures the duality of human experience, where ecstasy and downfall coexist. It is a reminder of the thin line between exaltation and hubris.