Meaning of
mata'-e-jaan
मता'-ए-जाँ • متاع جاں
English
treasure of life; essence of existence
Hindi
जीवन का खजाना; अस्तित्व का सार
Urdu
زندگی کا خزانہ; وجود کا جوہر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hamaara ishq saccha tha so ham par
mataa-e-jaan bichadna laazimi tha
1
ye tere khat ye teri KHushboo ye tere khwaab-o-khayaal
mataa-e-jaan hain tere kaul aur qasam ki tarah
guzishta saal maine inhen ginkar rakha tha
kisi gareeb ki jodi hui rakam ki tarah
74
bahlaaogi khilauno se kab tak yuñ apna dil
chhodo ye aao ishq karo tum mataa-e-jaan
2
tum aanaa jab mire din achchhe hon mataa-e-jaan
bura hai waqt abhii aur achchhe din nahin maaloom
2
ye dooriyaan to raaston kii hain mataa-e-jaan
ki naksh men to tum bahut qareeb lagti ho
2
mataa-e-jaan rukh-e-anwar tumhaara
falak ke chaand se zyaada haseen hain
1
hamraah mere turbat-e-laila-o-kais ka
aao chalo tawaaf karo tum mataa-e-jaan
1
khataaon ki muaafi chahta hooñ
mataa-e-jaan tumhaara naam kya hai
ajab nashsha hain aankhoñ men tumhaari
nazar bhar dekh lo to jaam kya hai
1
mataa-e-jaan mere dil ke chaman men
kali ik ishq ki sun khil gaii hai
use paakar mujhe ye lag raha hai
ki jaise saari duniya mil gaii hai
1
libaas-e-surkh karo zeb-e-tan mataa-e-jaan
libaas-e-surkh men tum ik gulaab lagti ho
1
hamaara ishq saccha tha so ham par
mataa-e-jaan bichadna laazimi tha
1
ye tere khat ye teri KHushboo ye tere khwaab-o-khayaal
mataa-e-jaan hain tere kaul aur qasam ki tarah
guzishta saal maine inhen ginkar rakha tha
kisi gareeb ki jodi hui rakam ki tarah
74
Nuance
This phrase suggests the invaluable and cherished aspects of life. In poetry, it often symbolizes the beloved or the core values that give life meaning and purpose.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to highlight what is most precious in life, whether it be love, wisdom, or spiritual fulfillment. It serves as a reminder of what truly matters.
Closing Insight
The treasure of life is not in material wealth but in the richness of the heart and soul.