Meaning of
paamaal
पामाल • پامال
English
trampled; worn out; downtrodden
Hindi
रौंदा हुआ; थका हुआ; दबा हुआ
Urdu
پامال; تھکا ہوا; دبایا ہوا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bhookh hai to sabr kar roti nahin to kya hua
aajkal dilli men hai zer-e-bahs ye muddaa
31
main kya kahooñ ke mujhe sabr kyun nahin aata
main kya karoon ke tujhe dekhne ki aadat hai
118
vo mujh ko chhod ke jis aadmi ke paas gaya
baraabari ka bhi hota to sabr aa jaata
108
mere hothon ke sabr se poochho
uske haathon se gaal tak ka safar
60
us gali ne ye sun ke sabr kiya
jaane waale yahaañ ke the hi nahin
51
apni khuddaari to paamaal nahin kar sakteus ka number hai magar call nahin kar sakte
46
kahii ye sabr kha jaa.e na hamko
kisi ke dukh samete phir rahe hain
45
ham agar sabr men rahte hain to kya kuchh bhi nahin
jaane waalo kabhi aa dekho bacha kuchh bhi nahin
44
vehshat ke kaarkhaane se taaza ghazal nikaal
ae sabr ke darkhat meraa meetha phal nikaal
43
ishq men jee ko sabr o taab kahaanus se aañkhen ladi'n to KHvaab kahaan
34
bhookh hai to sabr kar roti nahin to kya hua
aajkal dilli men hai zer-e-bahs ye muddaa
31
main kya kahooñ ke mujhe sabr kyun nahin aata
main kya karoon ke tujhe dekhne ki aadat hai
118
Nuance
The word evokes the image of something or someone that has been repeatedly oppressed or neglected. In poetry, it often symbolizes the struggles and weariness of life, capturing the essence of being worn down by circumstances.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'paamaal' to describe the plight of the oppressed or the weary soul. It contrasts with words that denote freshness or vitality, highlighting the depth of despair.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'paamaal' serves as a poignant reminder of life's relentless burdens.