Meaning of
maqaam
मक़ाम • مقام
English
station; place; status
Hindi
स्थान; जगह; स्थिति
Urdu
مقام; جگہ; حیثیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chaman men rakhte hain kaañte bhi ik maqaam ai dost
faqat gulon se hi gulshan kii aabroo to nahin
13
gham aur khushi men farq na mehsoos ho jahaan
main dil ko us maqaam pe laata chala gaya
78
usii maqaam pe kal mujh ko dekh kar tanhaa
bahut udaas hue phool bechne waale
65
jagah ki kaid nahin thii koi kahii baithe
jahaan maqaam hamaara tha ham wahin baithe
ameer ae shehar ke aane pe uthna padta hai
lihaaza agli safoon men kabhi nahin baithe
58
laai hai kis maqaam pe ye zindagi mujhe
mehsoos ho rahi hai KHud apni kamii mujhe
52
maqaam faiz koi raah men jacha hi nahin
jo ku-e-yaar se nikle to su-e-daar chale
34
umr ke aakhiri maqaam men ham
mil bhi jaa.e to kya khushi hogii
kya sitam tum ko dekhne ke li.e
ham ko duniya bhi dekhni hogii
32
jahaan pahunch ke qadam dagmagaaye hain sabke
usii maqaam se ab apna raasta hogaa
31
ye kis maqaam pe laai hai zindagi ham ko
hañsi labon pe hai seene men gham ka daftar hai
30
khauf aata hai apne saa.e se
hijr ke kis maqaam par hooñ main
24
chaman men rakhte hain kaañte bhi ik maqaam ai dost
faqat gulon se hi gulshan kii aabroo to nahin
13
gham aur khushi men farq na mehsoos ho jahaan
main dil ko us maqaam pe laata chala gaya
78
Nuance
Originally, 'maqaam' refers to a physical place or position. In poetry, it often signifies a spiritual or emotional state, a level of achievement or recognition, reflecting both inner and outer journeys.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'maqaam' to explore themes of identity and aspiration. It can represent the quest for personal growth or the attainment of spiritual enlightenment, often contrasting with worldly pursuits.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'maqaam' becomes a reflection of one's journey towards self-discovery, a testament to the soul's quest for meaning.