Meaning of
matn
मत्न • متن
English
text; main body
Hindi
पाठ; मुख्य भाग
Urdu
متن; مرکزی حصہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
umr saari laga do naap na paoge kabhi
hai jo ye ishq meraa la-mutnaahi thehra
0
jab bhi aata hai ye zikr kaise bhi jannat ka
meri baahon men teraa simatna yaad aata hai
lafz taa'riif ke tere sunte hi sharmaana
tere gaalon ka vo surkh hona yaad aata hai
2
umr saari laga do naap na paoge kabhi
hai jo ye ishq meraa la-mutnaahi thehra
0
jab bhi aata hai ye zikr kaise bhi jannat ka
meri baahon men teraa simatna yaad aata hai
lafz taa'riif ke tere sunte hi sharmaana
tere gaalon ka vo surkh hona yaad aata hai
2
Nuance
The word 'matn' refers to the main body of a text, often highlighting the core message or essence. In poetry, it suggests the heart of the matter, the central theme around which verses revolve.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'matn' to delve into the essence of their themes, focusing on the core message. It can be a reflection on the simplicity or complexity of the subject.
Closing Insight
Matn invites poets to explore the heart of their themes, urging a deeper understanding of the text's essence.