Meaning of
masnad
मसनद • مسند
English
throne; seat of authority
Hindi
सिंहासन; अधिकार की सीट
Urdu
تخت; اختیار کی نشست
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
utar kar aasmaanon se zameen ki khaak par baitho
KHuda ne sabse unchi aapko masnad ata ki hai
1
ek naya 'aashiq hai uskaa jaan chhidakta hai uspar
mujh...ko dar hai vo bhi ik din maykhaane se niklega
56
ye to badhti hi chali jaati hai meaad-e-sitam
zuzz hareefaan-e-sitam kis ko pukaara jaa.e
vaqt ne ek hi nukta to kiya hai taaleem
haakim-e-waqt ko masnad se utaara jaa.e
48
utar kar aasmaanon se zameen ki khaak par baitho
KHuda ne sabse unchi aapko masnad ata ki hai
28
apni masnad ko bachaane ke li.e phir mulq men
bhaaiyon ko ek dooje se ladaaya jaayega
3
phool kii KHushboo badan churaaye baithe hain
log hamaari roti khaaye baithe hain
kaun kahega kaun sunega ab meri
masnad par sab bike bikaaye baithe hain
3
apni masnad ko bachaane ke li.e phir mulq men
bhaaiyon ko ek dooje se ladaaya jaayega
2
masnad-o-taaj ya aqdaar ka mohtaaj nahin
dil vo haakim hai jo darbaar ka mohtaaj nahin
2
vaise hi to ye sahib-e-masnad
mulk ke jaañ panaah lagte hain
jaise kuchh baithe ladke bike par
hoo-b-hoo baadshaah lagte hain
2
uske haathon se gire chaand sitaare aise
jaise masnad se koi khaaq nashee hota hain
teri baahon se nikalne ka khayal aa.e kyon
umr ki kaid se kab qaidee bari hota hain
1
utar kar aasmaanon se zameen ki khaak par baitho
KHuda ne sabse unchi aapko masnad ata ki hai
1
ek naya 'aashiq hai uskaa jaan chhidakta hai uspar
mujh...ko dar hai vo bhi ik din maykhaane se niklega
56
Nuance
Originally, 'masnad' signifies a throne or a seat of power, a place where authority resides. In poetry, it extends beyond the literal to embody the weight of responsibility and the burden of leadership. It evokes the grandeur and isolation that accompany positions of power.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'masnad' to explore themes of power, duty, and the solitude of leadership. It is often contrasted with the humility of the common man, highlighting the isolation inherent in authority. The term can also symbolize the transient nature of power.
Closing Insight
The 'masnad' stands as a testament to the dual nature of power: its majesty and its isolation. It reminds us of the fleeting shadows of authority.