Meaning of
minaa
मिना • مینا
English
Mina; a valley near Mecca; symbol of sacrifice
Hindi
मिना; मक्का के पास की घाटी; बलिदान का प्रतीक
Urdu
منیٰ; مکہ کے قریب کی وادی; قربانی کی علامت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
pahle jeebh men kaanta gaadaa jaayega
baad men itminaan se kaata jaayega
1
pahle laga tha hijr men jaayenge jaan se
par jee rahe hain aur bhi ham itminaan se
70
hairaan ho ke dekh rahe hain mujhe azaab
main mar raha hooñ aur bahut itminaan se
44
main haar raha hooñ aur bade itminaan se
aise ki jaise haar ka matlab nahin pata
26
ek takhti amn ke paighaam ki
taang deeje unche minaaron ke beech
23
khargosh ab ki baar bhi soya pada raha
kachhua phir itminaan se aage nikal gaya
2
main hi tha paagal kahiin KHud mere hi imkaan se
tod jaata dil meraa hi kitne itminaan se
2
mushaayre ka ye bhi ik usool hona tha
kam az kam aaj ka din to fuzool hona tha
jis itminaan se maine tumhein suna hai dost
bas utna vaqt mujhe bhi vasool hona tha
1
ho ke pur itminaan baithe the
haath par leke jaan baithe the
shukriya aap aa ga.e warna
ham to marne ki thaan baithe the
1
gar dil men itminaan hai
to phir safar aasaan hai
1
pahle jeebh men kaanta gaadaa jaayega
baad men itminaan se kaata jaayega
1
pahle laga tha hijr men jaayenge jaan se
par jee rahe hain aur bhi ham itminaan se
70
Nuance
Mina is a place of deep spiritual resonance, known for the ritual of sacrifice during Hajj. It symbolizes the willingness to give up worldly attachments for a higher purpose. In poetry, it evokes themes of devotion, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between desire and duty.
Poetic Usage
Poets often invoke 'Mina' to discuss themes of sacrifice and the tension between personal desires and spiritual obligations. It is a powerful metaphor for the inner conflict faced by those on a spiritual path.
Closing Insight
Mina captures the essence of sacrifice and the eternal quest for spiritual fulfillment.