Meaning of
mrit
मृत • مردہ
English
dead; lifeless
Hindi
मृत; निर्जीव
Urdu
مردہ; بے جان
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
kisi saahir ko main bhi chahti hooñ
mere andar bhi koi amrita hai
3
zindagi zinda-dili ka hai naam
murda-dil KHaak jiya karte hain
45
jo na kheli holi amrit ke saath men
haathon men diwali tak gulaal rahega
41
Pet me dana nahi upwas lekar kya karen
33
tum mere vo lagte ho jo koi nain
ho gayi main amrita si pyaar men
neeraj neer
amrita amrita preetam
29
KHud-kushi karne men bhi naakaam rah jaate hain ham
kaun amrit ghol deta hai hamaare zahar men
24
kuchh logon se yuñ rishta meraa
jaise chat ka hai deewaron se
kal marne vaala to aaj mare
murda behtar hai beemaaron se
6
vo bete murdo men gine jaa.e KHuda
maa baap akelaa jinke jaate aspataal
4
alaava shiv ke vish koi nahin peeta
sabhi amrit ke pyaase dev ya daanav
4
aapka aks mujh
men amrit tha
aapka hijr dil pe aari hai
4
kisi saahir ko main bhi chahti hooñ
mere andar bhi koi amrita hai
3
zindagi zinda-dili ka hai naam
murda-dil KHaak jiya karte hain
45
Nuance
The word conveys the absence of life, a stillness that is both final and profound. In poetry, it often symbolizes the end of a journey or the quietude after turmoil.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this word to evoke themes of mortality and the inevitable passage of time. It can reflect on the transient nature of life and the peace found in acceptance.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mrit' serves as a reminder of life's fleeting moments and the serenity that follows acceptance.