Meaning of
mukhtar
मुख़्तार • مختار
English
authority; master; one who has control
Hindi
अधिकार; स्वामी; नियंत्रण रखने वाला
Urdu
اختیار; مالک; قابو رکھنے والا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jisne lautaai hai sajjaad ke honthon ki hañsi
us..ko taarikh men mukhtar kaha jaata hai
0
naahak ham majbooron par ye tohmat hai mukhtaari kii
chahte hain so aap karen hain ham ko abas badnaam kiya
11
kahaanii ke bade kirdaar hain ham
zubaan se jaan lo mukhtar hain ham
faqat yaari men dhokha kha rahen hain
sabhi kahte rahe hoshyaar hain ham
1
lo KHud mukhtar hokar dekhte hain
ki apne yaar hokar dekhte hain
bache barbaad hone se hain ab tak
chalo is baar hokar dekhte hain
yahaañ se mas'ala ye hal na hogaa
ise us paar hokar dekhte hain
koii khatra nahin hai dushmani men
kisi ka pyaar hokar dekhte hain
1
jisne lautaai hai sajjaad ke honthon ki hañsi
us..ko taarikh men mukhtar kaha jaata hai
0
naahak ham majbooron par ye tohmat hai mukhtaari kii
chahte hain so aap karen hain ham ko abas badnaam kiya
11
Nuance
Mukhtar evokes a sense of authority and control. In its original sense, it refers to someone who holds power or decision-making capability. In poetry, this word often deepens to explore themes of autonomy and the burdens of leadership.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mukhtar' to explore the duality of power - the freedom it grants and the isolation it can bring. It is often contrasted with themes of helplessness or submission.
Closing Insight
Mukhtar embodies the paradox of power, where control meets solitude. It invites reflection on the true nature of authority.