Meaning of
mantr
मंतर • منتر
English
chant; incantation; spell
Hindi
मंत्र; जादू; टोना
Urdu
منتر; جادو; ٹونا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
zabaan meethi to aankhoñ men samandar leke firte hain
yahaañ ke log shaitani ka mantr leke firte hain
farebi si ye duniya ho rahi hai gair to chhodo
yahaañ to apne hi haathon men khanjar leke firte hain
0
main mantri hooñ auraton ki jail ka huzoor
do-chaar qaai
dii is li.e kam gin raha hooñ main
18
jis..ko dekho rohit ka deewaana hai
kya vo koi jaadu mantr karta hai
5
kaavya ka navtantra deta ja raha hooñ
chhand ke abhiyantr deta ja raha hooñ
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main unhen bhi mantra deta ja raha hooñ
3
man badal dene kii taqat kisi mantr men nahin
bhool ja tu use vo tere muqaddar men nahin
3
gulistaan ab bhi waisa hai kali murjha gaii hai bas
nimantran par kisi bhavre ke titli aa gaii hai bas
2
fate muqaddar pe rakh ke khaddar hui sikandar udaas naslein
zameen faadii nichod'e baadal banaaye saagar udaas naslein
sulagte KHvaabon kii raakh lekar gadhe the putle jo tedhe medhe
hañsi ke mantr se jaan phoonke unhin ke andar udaas naslein
2
agar hone lage khwaahish nazar dair-o-haram men
lubaan mantr li.e firte ye saahir kya karenge
1
zabaan meethi to aankhoñ men samandar leke firte hain
yahaañ ke log shaitani ka mantr leke firte hain
farebi si ye duniya ho rahi hai gair to chhodo
yahaañ to apne hi haathon men khanjar leke firte hain
0
main mantri hooñ auraton ki jail ka huzoor
do-chaar qaai
dii is li.e kam gin raha hooñ main
18
Nuance
The word 'mantr' originally refers to a sacred chant or incantation believed to hold spiritual power. In poetry, it often symbolizes the mystical and transformative power of words. It evokes the idea of language as a conduit for magic and change.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mantr' to explore the enchanting power of language. It can represent the spellbinding effect of poetry itself or the transformative potential of a single word. The word often contrasts with 'silence' to highlight the potency of expression.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mantr' captures the essence of words as vessels of magic and transformation. It is a tribute to the power of language.