Meaning of
mujra
मुजरा • مجرا
English
salutation; dance performance
Hindi
नमस्कार; नृत्य प्रदर्शन
Urdu
سلام; رقص کی محفل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hamaare baad ye vehshat hamaari
hamaari laash par mujra karegi
1
election tak gharibon ka vo hujra dekhte hain
hukoomat mil gaii to sirf mujra dekhte hain
32
paisa kamaane aate hain sab raajneeti men
aata nahin hai koi bhi khone ke vaaste
chhammo ka mujra sunte hain neta jo raat bhar
sansad bhawan men aate hain sone ke vaaste
26
ek bacchi se khareede the ye gajre hamne
lautkar ham kisi mujre se nahin aa.e hain
11
hamaare baad ye vehshat hamaari
hamaari laash par mujra karegi
1
election tak gharibon ka vo hujra dekhte hain
hukoomat mil gaii to sirf mujra dekhte hain
32
Nuance
Originally a gesture of respect or salutation, mujra evolved into a cultural performance, often associated with classical dance and music. In poetry, it evokes the grace and elegance of traditional art forms.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use mujra to depict the delicate interplay of tradition and modernity. It symbolizes the elegance of bygone eras and the nostalgia for cultural heritage.
Closing Insight
Mujra captures the essence of cultural elegance, a dance between respect and artistry.