Meaning of
mohtaaz
मोहताज़ • محتاج
English
needy; dependent; in want
Hindi
जरूरतमंद; आश्रित; अभावग्रस्त
Urdu
ضرورت مند; محتاج; بے نیاز
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ye kaam kar rahe hain pahchaan pooch kar
ye kis tarah siyaasat mohtaaj ho gaii
1
KHuda teraa mohtaaj hooñ apna mohtaaj rakhna
ata kar bulan
dii KHudaai ki bhi laaj rakhna
7
ghairoon ke sahaare ka mohtaaj nahin hooñ main
mujh...ko gir kar uthne ki aadat hai yaaron
5
haath phailaaye bhi saahil ne to rab ke aage
main vo mangta hooñ jo sansaar ka mohtaaj nahin
2
us se kehna ki vo ab mujhse kinaara kar le
ye bhi kehna main tire pyaar ka mohtaaj nahin
2
masnad-o-taaj ya aqdaar ka mohtaaj nahin
dil vo haakim hai jo darbaar ka mohtaaj nahin
2
yaad-dilbar aur misre waqt ke mohtaaj to nain
ham suKHan-var aur aashiq is ghadi ka kya karenge
1
qeemato'n ka ho jo mohtaaj chukaana chhodo
ab to aasaan hua tark-e-t'aalluq karna
1
ye khabren bhi yuñ bas mohtaaj lagti hain
jo theen kal sach vahii jhooth aaj lagti hain
1
ye kaam kar rahe hain pahchaan pooch kar
ye kis tarah siyaasat mohtaaj ho gaii
1
KHuda teraa mohtaaj hooñ apna mohtaaj rakhna
ata kar bulan
dii KHudaai ki bhi laaj rakhna
7
Nuance
The word 'mohtaaz' evokes a sense of vulnerability and reliance. In poetry, it often symbolizes the human condition of longing and the delicate balance between pride and need.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mohtaaz' to express themes of unfulfilled desires and the humility of seeking help. It contrasts with self-sufficiency, highlighting the beauty in vulnerability.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mohtaaz' captures the essence of human frailty and the silent strength found in admitting one's needs.