Meaning of
qatra
क़तरा • قطرہ
English
drop; small amount; essence
Hindi
बूँद; थोड़ी मात्रा; सार
Urdu
قطرہ; تھوڑی مقدار; جوہر
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
katraate hain bal khaate hain ghabraate hain kyun log
sar
dii hai to paani men utar kyun nahin jaate
27
aaiine aankh men chubhte the bistar se badan katraata tha
ek yaad basar karti thii mujhe main saans nahin le paata tha
223
teri aankhoñ men jo ik qatra chhupa hai main hooñ
jisne chhup chhup ke teraa dard saha hai main hooñ
ek patthar ki jise aanch na aayi tu hai
ek aaina ki jo toot chuka hai main hooñ
97
KHud ko manwaane ka mujh...ko bhi hunar aata hai
main vo katara hooñ samandar mere ghar aata hai
84
koi kahtaa tha samundar hooñ main
aur mirii jeb men qatra bhi nahin
39
ishrat-e-qatra hai dariyaa men fana ho jaana
dard ka had se guzarna hai davaa ho jaana
37
chaand baitha hua hai pahluu men
qatra qatra pighal raha hooñ main
34
mil jaaunga dariyaa men to ho jaaunga dariyaa
sirf isliye qatra hooñ ki main dariyaa se juda hooñ
34
zaraa sa qatra kahii aaj agar ubharta hai
samundron hi ke lehje men baat karta hai
33
aañsu aañsu jis ne dariyaa paar ki.e
qatra qatra aab men uljha baitha hai
27
katraate hain bal khaate hain ghabraate hain kyun log
sar
dii hai to paani men utar kyun nahin jaate
27
aaiine aankh men chubhte the bistar se badan katraata tha
ek yaad basar karti thii mujhe main saans nahin le paata tha
223
Nuance
In its original sense, 'qatra' refers to a small drop, often of liquid. In poetry, this word expands to symbolize the essence of emotions or the minutiae that hold vast significance. It evokes imagery of fragility and the profound impact of seemingly insignificant elements.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'qatra' to convey the idea of something small yet immensely powerful. It can represent a tear, a drop of blood, or even a moment of realization. The contrast between its size and its impact is a common theme.
Closing Insight
In the world of poetry, 'qatra' reminds us that even the smallest elements can hold the deepest meanings.