Meaning of
maqtaa
मक़ता • مقطع
English
final couplet of a ghazal
Hindi
ग़ज़ल का अंतिम शेर
Urdu
غزل کا آخری شعر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
dard se mujh...ko nikalna bhi nahin hai
sach kahooñ to koi rastaa bhi nahin hai
zindagi aisi ghazal hai dost jis
men
she'r kam hain aur maqta bhi nahin hai
1
kitaab-e-ishq men har aah ek aayat hai
par aañsuon ko huroof-e-muqattia'at samajh
43
mirii baaton ko vo aadha samjhti hain
main matla kahtaa hooñ maqta samjhti hain
hunar hain shayari main she'r kahtaa hooñ
magar isko to vo ज़ाया' samjhti hain
8
kyuuñ aa jaate ho seedhe makte par
pahle thoda kaam karo matle par
4
main hooñ tum ho tum ho main hooñ duniya se kya naata hai
geet ghazal ke har maqte men naam tumhaara aata hai
3
aise bhi log hain yahaañ jo apne naam se
mehfil men padh ke aa ga.e maqta mazaaz ka
2
koi mujh sa saani mil jaayega tumko
maqta kah ke phir khatm ghazal kar dii usne
2
kabhi tyoharon ka banke koii hafta chali aanaa
safar ho khatm tumpe banke vo rastaa chali aanaa
kaii barson se hooñ main chahta likhna ghazal KHud pe
sanam karne mukammal banke tum maqta chali aanaa
2
pata hai sab tu ik tazmeen misra hai
ghazal to kah diya maqta nahin kehna
1
ban nahin saka main maqta us ghazal ka ab kabhi bhi
is liye ashaar kah kar saath maqta chhod rakha
1
dard se mujh...ko nikalna bhi nahin hai
sach kahooñ to koi rastaa bhi nahin hai
zindagi aisi ghazal hai dost jis
men
she'r kam hain aur maqta bhi nahin hai
1
kitaab-e-ishq men har aah ek aayat hai
par aañsuon ko huroof-e-muqattia'at samajh
43
Nuance
The 'maqtaa' is the closing couplet of a ghazal, often carrying the poet's pen name. It serves as a signature, a final flourish that encapsulates the essence of the poem. The maqtaa can reveal the poet's personal reflection or a twist that redefines the preceding verses.
Poetic Usage
Poets use the maqtaa to leave a lasting impression, often embedding a personal or philosophical insight. It can serve as a conclusion or a revelation, providing closure or opening new interpretations.
Closing Insight
The maqtaa is a poet's final word, a moment of introspection that resonates beyond the poem. It is where the poet's voice lingers, inviting reflection.