Meaning of
taam
तआम • طعام
English
food; meal
Hindi
भोजन; खाना
Urdu
کھانا; طعام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
ibtida-e-ishq ik kamzor lamhe kii kahaanii
ikhtitaam-e-ishq lekin dastaan ik umr bhar kii
1
ye mohabbat ke mahal taameer karna chhod de
main bhi shehzaada nahin hooñ tu bhi shehzaa
dii nahin
36
du
aa.e maangte hain isi
li.e apne ujhadne ki
ha
men to yaar tere haath se taameer hona hain
27
mere hothon ke tabassum men ghazal dekhoge
ye mere saath faqat aaj na kal dekhoge
kal talak KHvaab men karta tha main jiski taameer
ab se kamre men mere taaj-mahal dekhoge
8
ik baar apni maa ko mohabbat se dekh le
jis..ko bhi husn-e-taam ka matlab nahin pata
6
ye ghazal ikhtitaam tak jaa.e
yaanii apne maqaam tak jaa.e
ibtida ho huroof-e-sheen ke saath
intiha suniye laam tak jaa.e
2
abhii kuchh daayere kheeche hain main ne
abhii taameer KHud ki kar raha hooñ
2
ek hi shakhs ibtida hai mirii
ek hi shakhs ikhtitaam mira
2
taameer se bastii koii aabaad nahin hai
deewaar giraa dene se rastaa nahin hota
2
hai taameer jiski gunaahon pe maahir
vo shohrat kisi roz neelaam hogii
1
ibtida-e-ishq ik kamzor lamhe kii kahaanii
ikhtitaam-e-ishq lekin dastaan ik umr bhar kii
1
ye mohabbat ke mahal taameer karna chhod de
main bhi shehzaada nahin hooñ tu bhi shehzaa
dii nahin
36
Nuance
In its original sense, 'taam' refers simply to food or a meal. However, in poetry, it often evokes the idea of sustenance not just for the body but for the soul. It suggests a gathering, a sharing of life and stories, where the act of eating becomes a metaphor for communion and connection.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'taam' to evoke images of feasts and gatherings. It can symbolize abundance or scarcity, depending on the context. The word often contrasts with hunger, both physical and emotional, highlighting the human need for connection.
Closing Insight
Taam is more than sustenance; it is a symbol of shared existence. In poetry, it feeds the soul as much as the body.