Meaning of
mallaah
मल्लाह • ملاح
English
boatman; sailor
Hindi
नाविक; मल्लाह
Urdu
کشتی بان; ملاح
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
baa adab baa mulaahiza suniye
ishq bin ye adab nahin aata
1
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
mallaahon ko ilzaam na do tum saahil waale kya jaano
ye toofaan kaun uthaata hai ye kashtii kaun dubota hai
25
sharaarat nazaakat malaahat adaayein
tire husn men ham ne kya kya na dekha
8
iblees dar gaya main tere saath jo hua
mere bhi kuchh sawaal the allah ke li.e
dariyaa kinaare hain khade beḍe bade bade
paani hi paani beech men mallaah ke li.e
7
mallaah jaane ye safeena le chalega kis taraf
ummeed hai mujh...ko safar ka tajurba hogaa haseen
2
baa adab baa mulaahiza suniye
ishq bin ye adab nahin aata
1
toofaanon se aankh milaao sailaabon pe vaar karo
mallaahon ka chakkar chhodo tair ke dariyaa paar karo
145
Nuance
The word 'mallaah' evokes the image of a solitary figure guiding a vessel through the vastness of water. In poetry, it often symbolizes the journey of life, with the boatman as a guide through the unknown and the unpredictable.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mallaah' to explore themes of guidance and destiny. The boatman becomes a metaphor for fate, steering the course of human lives. It contrasts with the vast, uncontrollable sea, representing the challenges and mysteries of existence.
Closing Insight
In the hands of a poet, 'mallaah' becomes a symbol of life's journey and the unseen forces that guide us.