Meaning of
mand
मन्द • مند
English
slow; gentle; mild
Hindi
धीमा; कोमल; मृदु
Urdu
آہستہ; نرم; ملائم
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
udaasi ik samandar hai ki jiski tah nahin hai
main neeche aur neeche aur neeche ja raha hooñ
60
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
pyaas agar meri bujha de to main jaanu varna
tu samandar hai to hogaa mere kis kaam ka hai
110
koi samundar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
85
KHud ko manwaane ka mujh...ko bhi hunar aata hai
main vo katara hooñ samandar mere ghar aata hai
84
dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaish rahe
jab kabhi ham dost ho jaayen to sharminda na hon
83
jhoothon ne jhoothon se kaha hai sach bolo
sarkaari elaan hua hai sach bolo
ghar ke andar to jhoothon ki ek mandi hai
darwaaze par likha hua hai sach bolo
69
ruk gaya dariyaa samundar bah gaya
aur phir aakhir himalaya dhah gaya
67
har ek lafz ke tevar hi aur hote hain
tere nagar ke sukhanvar hi aur hote hain
tumhaari aankhoñ men vo baat hi nahin ai dost
dubone waale samandar hi aur hote hain
64
vo aql-mand kabhi josh men nahin aata
gale to lagta hai aaghosh men nahin aata
61
udaasi ik samandar hai ki jiski tah nahin hai
main neeche aur neeche aur neeche ja raha hooñ
60
koi samandar koi nadi hoti koi dariyaa hota
ham jitne pyaase the hamaara ek gilaas se kya hota
taane dene se aur ham pe shak karne se behtar tha
gale laga ke tumne hijrat ka dukh baat liya hota
164
Nuance
The word 'mand' carries a sense of slowness and gentleness. It suggests a pace that is unhurried and calm, often evoking a serene and peaceful atmosphere. In poetry, it can symbolize the gentle passage of time or the soft unfolding of emotions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mand' to convey the tranquility of a slow-moving river or the gentle rustle of leaves. It can also describe the soft whisper of a breeze or the gradual fading of light at dusk.
Closing Insight
In its gentle embrace, 'mand' offers a poetic pause. It invites reflection on the beauty of life's quieter moments.