Meaning of
martaba
मर्तबा • مرتبہ
English
rank; status; dignity
Hindi
पद; स्थिति; गरिमा
Urdu
مرتبہ; مقام; عزت
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
The word 'martaba' originally denotes a position or rank. In poetry, it often reflects the human desire for recognition and respect, exploring the emotional landscapes of pride, honor, and the quest for dignity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'martaba' to delve into themes of social standing and personal worth. It contrasts with humility and self-effacement, often highlighting the tension between societal expectations and personal values.
Closing Insight
Martaba reflects the intricate dance of pride and humility, a mirror to the soul's quest for meaning.