Meaning of
madah
मदह • مدح
English
praise; commendation
Hindi
प्रशंसा; स्तुति
Urdu
تعریف; ستائش
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
bikhra pada hooñ mujhe aagosh men na kar
madhosh hooñ rahne de tu hosh men na kar
1
KHuda mujh...ko bachaaye ab sanam tumhaari aankhoñ se
farishte bhi hue madhosh to ham aadmi kya hain
23
jab se munh ko lag gaii akhtar mohabbat kii sharaab
be-piye aathon pahar madhosh rahna aa gaya
22
khu
dii men kyuuñ sanam madhosh rahtii ho
suna hai tum bahut KHaamosh rahtii ho
4
baad-e-saba guzri abhii paighaam unka de gaii
khushboo mohabbat kii udhar madhoshiyaan faila rahi
3
bas tere naam ka karta hooñ main kasrat se vrid
siva nuksaan ke is aml men kya rakha hai
bin pi.e rahte hain madhoshi ke aalam men ham
Vaaqaii dost muhabbat men mazaa rakha hai
2
tere tirchi nazar se dekhne ke hi sabab main to
sadaa behosh bas din raat main madhosh rehta hooñ
2
baazuon ko gair ki madhosh kar
sharm to aati nahin hogii tumhein
1
madhosh hai koi to koi be shooor hai
har dil pe subho shaam ye kaisa suroor hai
1
waiz bhi ik nigah se madhosh ho gaye
saada dili ka aapki aisa nasha hua
1
bikhra pada hooñ mujhe aagosh men na kar
madhosh hooñ rahne de tu hosh men na kar
1
KHuda mujh...ko bachaaye ab sanam tumhaari aankhoñ se
farishte bhi hue madhosh to ham aadmi kya hain
23
Nuance
In its original sense, 'madah' conveys the act of praising or commending someone or something. In poetry, this word often carries a deeper emotional resonance, capturing the essence of admiration and reverence. It evokes imagery of heartfelt appreciation and the beauty of spoken words that elevate the subject.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'madah' to express admiration for a beloved, a deity, or even nature. It is often contrasted with words of criticism or indifference, highlighting the purity and intensity of the emotion. The word can transform ordinary praise into an artful expression of devotion.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'madah' transcends mere praise, becoming a testament to the depth of human emotion. It is a celebration of the spoken word's power to uplift and honor.