Meaning of
tamaddun
तमद्दुन • تمدن
English
civilization; culture
Hindi
सभ्यता; संस्कृति
Urdu
تمدن; ثقافت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jis
men shaistagi tahzeeb tamaddun naiiñ ho
aisi mehfil se zaroori hai kinaara karna
0
ghair-waajib hai ki ghairon kii zabaan hai urdu
hind ke tarz-o-tamaddun ka nishaan hai urdu
jis ko KHud apni hi aulaad ne paagal hai kiya
ranj men doobi hui aisi hi maa hai urdu
7
makar-o-fareb zulm jahaalat fujoor se
gustakhion ke dehr se KHud ko nikaal lo
ttahzeeb-o-ilm-o-fan ye tamaddun adab shajar
lo apne khaanvaade ka virsa sanbhaal lo
1
jis
men shaistagi tahzeeb tamaddun naiiñ ho
aisi mehfil se zaroori hai kinaara karna
0
ghair-waajib hai ki ghairon kii zabaan hai urdu
hind ke tarz-o-tamaddun ka nishaan hai urdu
jis ko KHud apni hi aulaad ne paagal hai kiya
ranj men doobi hui aisi hi maa hai urdu
7
Nuance
Tamaddun speaks to the collective achievements and shared values of a society. In poetry, it often reflects on the progress and moral fabric that bind communities together, evoking a sense of pride and continuity.
Poetic Usage
Poets use tamaddun to explore themes of heritage and identity. It can be a backdrop for contrasting modernity with tradition, or a canvas to paint the evolution of human thought.
Closing Insight
Tamaddun is a testament to human resilience and creativity. It is the silent witness to our shared journey.