Meaning of
mirza
मिर्ज़ा • مرزا
English
title for a nobleman; prince
Hindi
कुलीन व्यक्ति का शीर्षक; राजकुमार
Urdu
نواب کا لقب; شہزادہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ki mirza-sahibaan aur heer-raanjha yaad se poochho
mohabbat cheez kya jaakar koi farhaad se poochho
0
kaam mushkil hai bahut achha sukhanvar hona
theek to ye hai main mirza rahoon kyun meer banuun
4
mirza vo tere saath men rahe tha achha khyaal
ab iske baad koi KHvaab dekhna nahin hai
4
baarishon ka mausam kitna suhaana hai mirza
yaar bin nahaane men dil toot jaate hain
3
shaklo soorat se nahin dikhti jawaani meri
umr pacchees men boodha ho gaya hai mirza
3
zindagi mukhtasar si hai mirza maut to ek din muayyan hai
tauba tauba ke haaye re tauba aur tu kar bhi kya hi saka hai
3
mirza sukhanvar kahte hain ki tum sukhanvar achchhe nain
haan lekin unse kah do hamse jumle kehna aate hain
3
ab to har shaKHs mujhe dekh ke ye kahtaa hai
kisi ke gham ne tumhein chaat liya hai mirza
2
may kashi ho ke shayari ho shajar
mirza ghalib bhi mirza ghalib the
0
ki mirza-sahibaan aur heer-raanjha yaad se poochho
mohabbat cheez kya jaakar koi farhaad se poochho
0
kaam mushkil hai bahut achha sukhanvar hona
theek to ye hai main mirza rahoon kyun meer banuun
4
Nuance
The word 'mirza' carries the weight of nobility and heritage. Originally a title for princes or noblemen, it evokes images of grandeur and responsibility. In poetry, it often symbolizes the burdens and privileges of lineage, exploring the duality of power and duty.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mirza' to explore themes of legacy and identity. It appears in verses that reflect on the expectations placed upon those born into privilege, and the inner conflicts they face.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'mirza' becomes a symbol of inherited grandeur and the silent struggles it conceals. It invites reflection on the true nature of nobility.