Meaning of
muqtsar
मुक़्तसर • ہرائے
English
brief; concise; short
Hindi
संक्षिप्त; लघु; छोटा
Urdu
مختصر; چھوٹا; خلاصہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
t aaruf muqtsar sa hai mira bhi
hawa ko jo haraaye woh diya hooñ
0
aahat si koi aa.e to lagta hai ki tum ho
saaya koi lehr
aa.e to lagta hai ki tum ho
51
ye bhi mumkin hai miyaan aankh bhigone lag jaaun
vo kahe kaise ho tum aur main rone lag jaaun
ai meri aankh men thehraaye hue vasl ke khwaab
main tawatur se tere saath na sone lag jaaun
26
shab pighlegi lamha-lamha gahraayegi aur siyaahi
raushan rakhna yaaden saari vasl bujhe to hijr jalana
12
nadi se seekhta hooñ roz bahna
shajar sa baanh phailaaye raha main
mira parcham muhabbat ka tha sahab
use hardam hi lehraaye raha main
1
t aaruf muqtsar sa hai mira bhi
hawa ko jo haraaye woh diya hooñ
0
aahat si koi aa.e to lagta hai ki tum ho
saaya koi lehr
aa.e to lagta hai ki tum ho
51
Nuance
In its original sense, 'muqtsar' conveys brevity and succinctness, often used to describe something that is short in duration or length. In poetry, this word takes on a deeper resonance, suggesting the fleeting nature of moments and emotions, capturing the essence of what is left unsaid.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'muqtsar' to evoke the ephemeral beauty of life. It is often contrasted with the vastness of time, highlighting the preciousness of each moment. The word can also suggest the simplicity and purity of an emotion or thought.
Closing Insight
In its brevity, 'muqtsar' holds a universe of meaning. It reminds us of the beauty in simplicity and the depth in what is fleeting.