Meaning of
muddaa
मुद्दआ' • مدعا
English
purpose; intent
Hindi
उद्देश्य; इरादा
Urdu
مقصد; ارادہ
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
The word signifies a driving force or motivation behind actions. In poetry, it often delves into the deeper meanings of life and the unseen motives that guide human behavior.
Poetic Usage
Used to explore the hidden motives behind actions. Can question the sincerity of intentions or the clarity of one's purpose. Often contrasted with confusion or aimlessness.
Closing Insight
A contemplation on the unseen forces that drive our actions and shape our destinies.