Meaning of
nadaamat
नदामत • ندامت
English
regret; remorse; repentance
Hindi
पछतावा; खेद; प्रायश्चित
Urdu
ندامت; پچھتاوا; توبہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
daaman-e-dil se shajar saaf lahu kar lena
baad men daaman-e-dil apna rafu kar lena
jab judaai ke musalle pe rakho pairo'n ko
aap tab ashk-e-nidaamat se wuzoo kar lena
1
ham kuchh aise uske aage apni vafaa rakh dete hain
bacche jaise rail ki patri par sikka rakh dete hain
tasveer-e-gham dil ke aañsu ranj-o-nadaamat tanhaaii
us..ko khat likhte hain khat men ham kya kya rakh dete hain
33
aisa badla hooñ tire shahar ka paani pee kar
jhooth boluun to nadaamat nahin hoti mujh ko
29
tujh ko kya ilm tujhe haarne waale kuchh log
kis qadar sakht nadaamat se tujhe dekhte hain
21
nadaamat be-qaraari hijr zillat aur tanhaaii
mohabbat men yahii do-chaar gham har-baar hote hain
10
ham karenge gunaah dobara
lutf aaya agar nadaamat men
4
tasavvur tha use KHud kii mukammal sii ghazal kahtaa
nadaamat hai ki vo dulhan kisi kii ban chuki hogii
4
har kisi ki god men bacche nahin aate kabhi
is nadaamat se mirii baanhe tiri si rah gaiin
2
jab bhi us..ko bataai hai baat dil ki
dil nadaamat-nadaamat karne laga tab
1
kuchh bacha hi nahin shikaayat men
saans khalne lagii hai furqat men
tanj karte hain unki baaton par
baad rote hain ham nadaamat men
1
daaman-e-dil se shajar saaf lahu kar lena
baad men daaman-e-dil apna rafu kar lena
jab judaai ke musalle pe rakho pairo'n ko
aap tab ashk-e-nidaamat se wuzoo kar lena
1
ham kuchh aise uske aage apni vafaa rakh dete hain
bacche jaise rail ki patri par sikka rakh dete hain
tasveer-e-gham dil ke aañsu ranj-o-nadaamat tanhaaii
us..ko khat likhte hain khat men ham kya kya rakh dete hain
33
Nuance
The word 'nadaamat' carries the weight of deep regret and remorse. It reflects a profound sense of sorrow for past actions or decisions. In poetry, it often explores the themes of repentance and the longing for redemption, capturing the human struggle with guilt.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'nadaamat' to delve into the depths of human emotion. It can illustrate a lover's regret for lost opportunities or a soul's yearning for forgiveness.
Closing Insight
In its poetic depth, 'nadaamat' is a mirror to the soul's inner turmoil, a poignant reminder of the path to redemption.