Meaning of
minnat
मिन्नत • منت
English
request; supplication; entreaty
Hindi
प्रार्थना; विनती; निवेदन
Urdu
درخواست; التجا; منت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
saal par saal aur phir is saal
muntazir ham the muntazir ham hain
20
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
usii ka muntazir bhi hai hamaara dil
usii ko bhoolna bhi chahte hai ham
55
tum muhabbat se nahin mujhse KHafaa ho shaayad
tum agar chaaho to pinjra bhi badal sakte ho
muntazir hooñ main so number bhi nahin badloonga
aur tum shahar ka naksha bhi badal sakte ho
51
muntazir hooñ ki sitaaron ki zaraa aankh lage
chaand ko chat pe bula loonga ishaara kar ke
50
gale lagaayein balaaen len tum ko pyaar karen
jo baat maano to minnat hazaar baar karen
47
minnaten karta tha ruk jaao meraa koi nahin
mere roke se magar kaun ruka koi nahin
bewafaai ko badaa jurm bataane waale
yaad hai tune bhi chal chhod hata koi nahin
46
na jaane baahar bhi kitne aaseb muntazir hon
abhii main andar ke aadmi se dara hua hooñ
33
dard minnat-kash-e-dawa na hua
main na achha hua bura na hua
27
vo the javaab ke saahil pe muntazir lekin
samay ki naav men meraa sawaal doob gaya
25
saal par saal aur phir is saal
muntazir ham the muntazir ham hain
20
hazaaron mannaton par bhi koi bosa nahin milta
kisi soorat men us kanjoos ke batue nahin khulte
61
Nuance
The word 'minnat' carries a sense of humble request, often imbued with a deep emotional plea. In poetry, it transcends its literal meaning to evoke a sense of vulnerability and earnestness, capturing the essence of a heart laid bare in supplication.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'minnat' to express a lover's plea to the beloved, capturing the essence of longing and desire. It is also used to depict a spiritual seeker’s humble request to the divine. The word contrasts with more assertive forms of request, highlighting the vulnerability of the speaker.
Closing Insight
Minnat embodies the delicate dance between hope and humility. It invites the reader to ponder the quiet strength found in vulnerability.