Meaning of
murattab
मुरत्तब • مرتب
English
arranged; organized
Hindi
व्यवस्थित; संगठित
Urdu
مرتب; منظم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamaari eed to honi nahin hai
nahin aa.e agar is maratba tum
2
koi dikkat nahin hai gar tumhein uljha sa lagta hooñ
main pahli martaba milne men sabko aisa lagta hooñ
zaroori to nahin ham saath hain to koi chakkar ho
vo meri dost hai aur main use bas achha lagta hooñ
523
muhabbat dusri koshish men pahli martaba hogii
vahii school ki ladki mere college men aayi hai
36
pahli martaba mila kisi safar men vo to phir
ik usii safar ne ab safar men daal rakha hai
8
padhne ke baad ik maratba phir padho
falsafe jaanne hain to saahir padho
jaana ham hain bure so padha hamne jaun
tum to achchhii ho parveen shaakir padho
6
haal koi to mira bhi pooch le ek martaba
jhooth kaise bolna hai seekhna main chahta
4
mira is maratba to deed mushkil hai
samajh lo ab hamaari eed mushkil hai
4
ai chaand baadlon se nikal aa to saamne
lenge hazaar martaba bose nazar se ham
3
shaayad is martaba ye aaKHir hogaa
tadpaane vaala koii kaafir hogaa
2
kaii martaba bol dii baat dil kii
bataane ko phir ik magar baat baaki
2
hamaari eed to honi nahin hai
nahin aa.e agar is maratba tum
2
koi dikkat nahin hai gar tumhein uljha sa lagta hooñ
main pahli martaba milne men sabko aisa lagta hooñ
zaroori to nahin ham saath hain to koi chakkar ho
vo meri dost hai aur main use bas achha lagta hooñ
523
Nuance
The word 'murattab' conveys a sense of order and harmony. In its original sense, it refers to something that is neatly arranged or organized. Within poetry, it suggests the careful crafting of verses, where each word is deliberately placed to create a harmonious whole.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'murattab' to describe the deliberate arrangement of emotions or thoughts. It can also reflect the structured beauty of nature or the universe. The word contrasts with chaos, emphasizing the poet's control over their craft.
Closing Insight
In the hands of a poet, 'murattab' is not just order but a symphony, where each note is placed with intention and care.