Meaning of
mahtta
महत्ता • مہتا
English
importance; significance
Hindi
महत्व; महत्वता
Urdu
اہمیت; اہمیت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ye cigarette se teraa jo haath baar-baar jala hai
apne haathon meraa mahtaab daagdaar hua hai
4
har ek raat ko mahtaab dekhne ke li.e
main jaagta hooñ tira KHvaab dekhne ke li.e
50
aashiqi men meer jaise KHvaab mat dekha karo
baawle ho jaaoge mahtaab mat dekha karo
30
vo mere lams se mahtaab ban chuka hota
magar mila bhi to jugnoo pakadne waalon ko
28
shab ki aaghosh men mahtaab utaara us ne
meri aankhoñ men koi KHvaab utaara us ne
26
tu ne mahtaab nikalte hue dekha hai kabhi
aur mahtaab bhi aise kisi darwaaze se
26
mili jinse jafaaen unko bhi aadaab karna tha
har ik patthar hue dil ko punah mehtaab karna tha
sitam kya hai ki KHud bezaar baitha hai vo ladka aaj
jise kal gair kii bastii ko bhi shaadaab karna tha
16
paanv saakit ho ga.e sarwat kisi ko dekhkar
ik kashish mahtaab jaisi chehra-e-dilbar men thii
14
chahe aab-o-taab samajh lo ya phir koii KHvaab samajh lo
aawaara phirna hai mujh...ko chaaho to mahtaab samajh lo
samjho mujh...ko gehraai se pehchaano to parchhaaien se
ek akela hi kaafi hooñ beshak tum sailaab samajh lo
12
musalsal koshishon ke baad main us baab tak pahuncha
so phir jaake kahii jaana main teri KHvaab tak pahuncha
KHuda jaane kahaan kho baitha tha rovej main KHud ko
so KHud ki justuju karte hue mahtaab tak pahuncha
10
ye cigarette se teraa jo haath baar-baar jala hai
apne haathon meraa mahtaab daagdaar hua hai
4
har ek raat ko mahtaab dekhne ke li.e
main jaagta hooñ tira KHvaab dekhne ke li.e
50
Nuance
The word 'mahtta' conveys a sense of weight and gravity. In poetry, it often reflects the profound impact or value of a moment, person, or emotion. It can evoke a sense of reverence or deep contemplation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mahtta' to highlight the gravity of love, loss, or destiny. It can underscore the significance of fleeting moments or eternal truths.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'mahtta' invites reflection on what truly matters.