Meaning of
mulaqaat
मुलाक़ात • ملاقات
English
meeting; encounter; rendezvous
Hindi
मुलाकात; भेंट; साक्षात्कार
Urdu
ملاقات; ملاقات; انٹرویو
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
har mulaqaat pe seene se lagaane waale
kitne pyaare hai mujhe chhod ke jaane waale
44
mehrbaan ham pe har ik raat hua karti thii
aankh lagte hi mulaqaat hua karti thii
hijr ki raat hai aur aankh men aansoo bhi nahin
aise mausam men to barsaat hua karti thii
140
din men mil lete kahii raat zaroori thii kya
benateeja ye mulaqaat zaroori thii kya
mujhse kahte to main aankhoñ men bula leta tumhein
bheegne ke li.e barsaat zaroori thii kya
83
musaafir hain ham bhi musaafir ho tum bhi
kisi mod par phir mulaqaat hogii
65
ab ke ham tark-e-rusoomaat karke dekhte hain
beech waalon ke bina baat karke dekhte hain
isse pahle ki koi faisla talwaar kare
aakhiri baar mulaqaat karke dekhte hain
65
naqsha utha ke koi naya shahar dhoondhiye
is shahar men to sab se mulaqaat ho gaii
63
na jee bhar ke dekha na kuchh baat ki
badi aarzoo thii mulaqaat ki
59
kuchh ishaara jo kiya ham ne mulaqaat ke vaqt
taal kar kehne lage din hai abhii raat ke vaqt
53
har mulaqaat pe seene se lagaane waale
kitne pyaare hain mujhe chhod ke jaane waale
zindagi bhar ki mohabbat ka sila le doobe
kaise naadaan the tire jaan se jaane waale
53
tu dil pe bojh le ke mulaqaat ko na aa
milnaa hai is tarah to bichadna qubool hai
51
har mulaqaat pe seene se lagaane waale
kitne pyaare hai mujhe chhod ke jaane waale
44
mehrbaan ham pe har ik raat hua karti thii
aankh lagte hi mulaqaat hua karti thii
hijr ki raat hai aur aankh men aansoo bhi nahin
aise mausam men to barsaat hua karti thii
140
Nuance
The word 'mulaqaat' evokes the warmth and anticipation of a meeting. It suggests a coming together, not just of people, but of hearts and minds. In poetry, it often symbolizes the convergence of destinies, the moment when paths cross and lives are intertwined. It captures the essence of human connection, filled with emotion and significance.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'mulaqaat' to depict the beauty and complexity of human interactions. It is often used to describe romantic encounters, but also the profound meetings of souls. The word can convey both the joy of union and the poignancy of parting.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'mulaqaat' is a reminder of the transient yet impactful nature of human connections.