Meaning of
na-mukammal
ना-मुक्कमल • نا مکمل
English
incomplete; unfinished; imperfect
Hindi
अपूर्ण; अधूरा; असंपूर्ण
Urdu
نا مکمل; ادھورا; نامکمل
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jiske bina teri kahaanii naa-mukammal hai mirii jaanaan
teri kahaanii ka zaroori bas vahii kirdaar hooñ main to
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ya'ni ki ishq apna mukammal nahin hua
gar main tumhaare hijr men paagal nahin hua
vo shakhs saalon baad bhi kitna haseen hai
vo rang canvas pe kabhi dal nahin hua
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naa-mukammal phir hui meri ghazal
she'r fir tanhaa hua meri tarah
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ishq ka maazi ho mustaqbil ya taaza ishq koi
ek nuqta ne kiya is dastaan ko naa-mukammal
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naa-mukammal ishq jinka zindagaani men
hai mukammal ishq unka har kahaanii men
be-wafa ko be-wafa kahte nahin lekin
ishq karne ka hai maatam zeest-e-faani men
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ishq gar jo ishq hai to naa-mukammal hi rahega
ho hi jaate hai mukammal ishq ke kirdaar saare
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ai sakhi be-tahaasha mohabbat tiri mujh...ko har rasm se maavra thii magar
umr tanhaa bitaane se achha ye tha tum safar men koi hum-safar dekhte
naa-mukammal sabhi KHvaab hain aaj tak phir bhi bas ek dil ki khushi ke li.e
chashm-e-haira'n se bunte kisi KHvaab ko phir usii KHvaab ko raat bhar dekhte
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jiske bina teri kahaanii naa-mukammal hai mirii jaanaan
teri kahaanii ka zaroori bas vahii kirdaar hooñ main to
0
ya'ni ki ishq apna mukammal nahin hua
gar main tumhaare hijr men paagal nahin hua
vo shakhs saalon baad bhi kitna haseen hai
vo rang canvas pe kabhi dal nahin hua
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Nuance
The word 'na-mukammal' denotes something that lacks completion or perfection. In poetry, it often reflects the human condition, the perpetual longing for wholeness, and the beauty found in imperfection.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'na-mukammal' to highlight the beauty in flaws and the journey towards fulfillment. It can evoke the bittersweet nature of dreams and aspirations. Often, it contrasts with ideals of perfection.
Closing Insight
In its poetic essence, 'na-mukammal' celebrates the journey over the destination. It finds grace in the unfinished.