Meaning of
mithya
मिथ्या • متھیا
English
false; illusion; deceit
Hindi
झूठा; भ्रम; धोखा
Urdu
جھوٹا; فریب; دھوکہ
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
ye hai mithya sataati hai muhabbat
sabhi ko raas aati hai muhabbat
mere sapne men aakar ek ladki
mujhe jabran sikhaati hai muhabbat
1
Shankaracharya ne jo vigat me kaha aaj dekho vo kitna vigat ho gya
14
ye paagal log jinke rang men bhi dharm hota hai
padhen geeta to jaane dharm matlab karm hota hai
jise sohbat mile kaanha ki mithya jaane duniya ko
use khatra nahin hai jis..ko shiv ka marm hota hai
4
ye hai mithya sataati hai muhabbat
sabhi ko raas aati hai muhabbat
mere sapne men aakar ek ladki
mujhe jabran sikhaati hai muhabbat
1
Shankaracharya ne jo vigat me kaha aaj dekho vo kitna vigat ho gya
14
Nuance
Mithya conveys the idea of something that appears real but is ultimately false or deceptive. In poetry, it often symbolizes the illusions of life, the transient nature of worldly pleasures, and the deceptive facades that mask deeper truths.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mithya' to delve into themes of reality versus illusion, the ephemeral nature of life, and the search for truth amidst deception.
Closing Insight
Mithya invites reflection on the nature of truth and the veils that obscure it.