Meaning of
mannat
मन्नत • بد دعا
English
vow; wish; prayer
Hindi
प्रतिज्ञा; इच्छा; प्रार्थना
Urdu
منت; خواہش; دعا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chahta hooñ main ki ik jalta diya rah jaa.e
dard ye ghaav mira zakham haraa rah jaa.e
baddua hai ye muhabbat ho kisi se tujh ko
rooh le jaa.e vo bas jism tira rah jaa.e
11
hazaar ishq karo lekin itnaa dhyaan rahe
ki tum ko pahli mohabbat ki baddua na lage
183
meri dua hai aur ik tarah se baddua bhi hai
KHuda tumhein tumhaare jaisi betiyaan ata kare
150
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
main nazar se pee raha tha to ye dil ne bad-dua dii
tira haath zindagi bhar kabhi jaam tak na pahunchen
50
baddua hai ke vahaañ aa.e jahaan baithe the
aur afkaar vahaañ aapko baitha na mile
41
tiri hi tarah se tujhko rulaaye
hai baddua tira dil toot jaa.e
26
baddua hai ya dua ye to nahin maaloom lekin
teri aulaadon ko mahbooba tere jaisi milegi
21
cigarettes kya hain tum jaanti ho
bad'dua hai sabhi shaayaron pe
14
tumhein jo usse door hone ki lagii na bad-dua
to soch lena phir kisi se ishq hi hua nahin
13
chahta hooñ main ki ik jalta diya rah jaa.e
dard ye ghaav mira zakham haraa rah jaa.e
baddua hai ye muhabbat ho kisi se tujh ko
rooh le jaa.e vo bas jism tira rah jaa.e
11
hazaar ishq karo lekin itnaa dhyaan rahe
ki tum ko pahli mohabbat ki baddua na lage
183
Nuance
Mannat carries the weight of deep longing and hope. In poetry, it often signifies a heartfelt desire or a solemn promise, reflecting the human yearning for fulfillment and divine intervention.
Poetic Usage
Poets use mannat to express deep desires or promises made to oneself or the divine. It can symbolize hope, faith, or the quest for something greater.
Closing Insight
Mannat embodies the essence of human aspiration and devotion. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of hope and faith.