Meaning of
mataa
मताअ • متاع
English
possession; wealth; treasure
Hindi
संपत्ति; धन; खजाना
Urdu
ملکیت; دولت; خزانہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye mujhse chaand taare kah rahe hain
mataa-e-jaan tumhein baanhon men le luun
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
jo kuchh mata-e-hunar ho to saamne laao
ki ye zamaana-e-izhaar-e-nasl-o-rang nahin
13
mata-e-jaan agar tum mujhe ijaazat do
to ik gulaab laga doon tumhaari zulfon men
3
mata'-e-zeest meri hai sanam aalam ka sarmaaya
faqat teraa hi hokar rahne men sabka khasaara hai
3
tum aanaa jab mire din achchhe hon mataa-e-jaan
bura hai waqt abhii aur achchhe din nahin maaloom
2
bahlaaogi khilauno se kab tak yuñ apna dil
chhodo ye aao ishq karo tum mataa-e-jaan
2
isi
li.e to diya dil mata-e-jaan tumhein
kisi bhi aan palat sakte the zabaan se ham
2
ye dooriyaan to raaston kii hain mataa-e-jaan
ki naksh men to tum bahut qareeb lagti ho
2
hamaara ishq saccha tha so ham par
mataa-e-jaan bichadna laazimi tha
1
ye mujhse chaand taare kah rahe hain
mataa-e-jaan tumhein baanhon men le luun
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
Mataa signifies more than just material wealth; it encompasses the treasures of the heart and soul. In poetry, it often reflects the ephemeral nature of worldly possessions and the eternal value of inner riches.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this word to explore the contrast between material and spiritual wealth. It can symbolize the fleeting nature of possessions or the lasting impact of love and wisdom.
Closing Insight
True wealth lies not in possessions, but in the richness of the heart.