Meaning of
mahfilein
महफ़िलें • محفلیں
English
gatherings; assemblies
Hindi
सभा; जमावड़ा
Urdu
محفل; اجتماع
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
taaliyan ye agar nahin hoti
mahfilein mar gaii yahiin hoti
1
ek mehfil men kaii mahfilein hoti hain shareek
jis ko bhi paas se dekhoge akela hogaa
32
adab waale adab ki mahfilein pahchaan lete hain
unhen tum pyaar se kuchh bhi kaho vo maan lete hain
jahaan tak dekh sakte hain vahaañ tak sun nahin sakte
magar jab ishq ho jaa.e to dhadkan jaan lete hain
29
is shahar men kis se milen ham se to chhootiin mahfilein
har shaKHs teraa naam le har shaKHs deewaana tira
28
hai badaa hi khauf unka aam si aawaam pe
ham nahin darte kisi bhi shah ke ailaan se
hai badi badnaam si ham shaayaron ki mahfilein
baat ki hai maikshi ki vo bhi poore shaan se
8
na vo qahqahe na vo mahfilein na vo may-kade kii hai raunqen
hua kya ki dekhte-dekhte ye nizaam saara badal gaya
4
tumhaari bazm hain to kya karoge ishq ko rusva
adab se mehfileen chalti hain hukmon se nahin chalti
4
aasmaañ men kahii pe vo ghar hai
jis
men rehta hamaara rahbar hai
jo muyassar nahin hai aankhoñ ko
shakhs har pal vo dil ke andar hai
ab yahaañ se akelaa jaao tum
ab yahaañ se zameen barabar hai
muskuraane ko mehfileen hain sau
dukh sunaane ko uskaa hi dar hai
bezhijhak aao dil ke mandir men
dev ho tum tumhaara hi ghar hai
2
hamaari mehfileen sher-o-sukhan kii
dilon ko jodkar aabaad hongi
1
taaliyan ye agar nahin hoti
mahfilein mar gaii yahiin hoti
1
ek mehfil men kaii mahfilein hoti hain shareek
jis ko bhi paas se dekhoge akela hogaa
32
Nuance
The word 'mahfilein' conjures images of lively gatherings, where ideas and emotions flow freely. It suggests a space of shared experiences, a confluence of minds and hearts.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'mahfilein' to depict scenes of cultural richness, where stories are shared and bonds are forged. It is a symbol of unity and collective joy.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mahfilein' stands as a testament to the power of community and the beauty of shared human experiences.