Meaning of
mudd'a
मुद्द'आ • مدعا
English
purpose; aim; objective
Hindi
उद्देश्य; लक्ष्य; मकसद
Urdu
مقصد; ہدف; غرض
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
tira milnaa na milnaa aur mudda hai
tira saani hi kam-az-kam nahin milta
1
kis se izhaar-e-muddaa kijeye
aap milte nahin hain kya kijeye
134
main bhi munh men zubaan rakhta hooñ
kaash poochho ki muddaa kya hai
69
daulaten mudda banii ya zaat aadhe aa gaii
ishq men koi na koi baat aadhe aa gaii
66
mujhe yaad karne se ye muddaa tha
nikal jaa.e dam hichakiyaañ aate aate
54
koi tum sa bhi kaash tum ko mile
muddaa ham ko intiqaam se hai
48
yahaañ vo kaun hai jo intikhaab ae gham par qaadir ho
jo mil jaa.e vahii gham doston ka muddaa hogaa
46
bhookh hai to sabr kar roti nahin to kya hua
aajkal dilli men hai zer-e-bahs ye muddaa
31
itni sar
dii hai ki main baanhon ki hararat maanguun
rut ye mauzoon hai kahaan ghar se nikalne ke li.e
18
ab meri maano to ye mudda uthaana chahiye
kya ha
men apnon ke aage haar jaana chahiye
2
tira milnaa na milnaa aur mudda hai
tira saani hi kam-az-kam nahin milta
1
kis se izhaar-e-muddaa kijeye
aap milte nahin hain kya kijeye
134
Nuance
In its original sense, 'mudd'a' signifies a clear purpose or aim, often associated with a sense of direction or intent. In poetry, this word takes on a deeper resonance, embodying the quest for meaning or the pursuit of a heartfelt desire. It evokes a sense of longing and determination, often intertwined with the complexities of human emotion.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'mudd'a' to express the core of a character's journey. It can signify the driving force behind a narrative. It contrasts with words like 'khwaahish', which may denote a more fleeting desire.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'mudd'a' serves as a beacon, guiding the soul through the labyrinth of existence.