Meaning of
maratba
मरतबा • مرتبہ
English
rank; status; degree; level
Hindi
पद; स्थिति; दर्जा; स्तर
Urdu
مرتبہ; مقام; درجہ; سطح
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamaari eed to honi nahin hai
nahin aa.e agar is maratba tum
2
koi dikkat nahin hai gar tumhein uljha sa lagta hooñ
main pahli martaba milne men sabko aisa lagta hooñ
zaroori to nahin ham saath hain to koi chakkar ho
vo meri dost hai aur main use bas achha lagta hooñ
523
muhabbat dusri koshish men pahli martaba hogii
vahii school ki ladki mere college men aayi hai
36
pahli martaba mila kisi safar men vo to phir
ik usii safar ne ab safar men daal rakha hai
8
padhne ke baad ik maratba phir padho
falsafe jaanne hain to saahir padho
jaana ham hain bure so padha hamne jaun
tum to achchhii ho parveen shaakir padho
6
haal koi to mira bhi pooch le ek martaba
jhooth kaise bolna hai seekhna main chahta
4
mira is maratba to deed mushkil hai
samajh lo ab hamaari eed mushkil hai
4
ai chaand baadlon se nikal aa to saamne
lenge hazaar martaba bose nazar se ham
3
shaayad is martaba ye aaKHir hogaa
tadpaane vaala koii kaafir hogaa
2
kaii martaba bol dii baat dil kii
bataane ko phir ik magar baat baaki
2
hamaari eed to honi nahin hai
nahin aa.e agar is maratba tum
2
koi dikkat nahin hai gar tumhein uljha sa lagta hooñ
main pahli martaba milne men sabko aisa lagta hooñ
zaroori to nahin ham saath hain to koi chakkar ho
vo meri dost hai aur main use bas achha lagta hooñ
523
Nuance
Originally, 'maratba' signifies a position or rank, often in a hierarchical or social context. In poetry, it transcends mere status, embodying the emotional and spiritual elevation one might achieve through love, sacrifice, or enlightenment.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'maratba' to explore themes of spiritual ascent or the inner worth of individuals. It can contrast with worldly status, highlighting the true value of humility and inner growth.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'maratba' invites reflection on the true heights one can reach beyond worldly measures.