Meaning of
tanaa
तना • تنا
English
trunk; stem; support
Hindi
तना; डंठल; सहारा
Urdu
تنا; ڈنٹھل; سہارا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
log har mod pe ruk ruk ke sambhalte kyun hain
itnaa darte hain to phir ghar se nikalte kyun hain
mod hota hai jawaani ka sambhalne ke li.e
aur sab log yahiin aa ke fisalte kyun hain
134
Ham ne us ko itnaa dekha jitnaa dekha ja sakta tha
lekin phir bhi do aankhoñ se kitnaa dekha ja sakta tha
983
khu
dii ko kar buland itnaa ki har taqdeer se pahle
KHuda bande se KHud pooche bataa teri raza kya hai
473
us ladki se bas ab itnaa rishta hai
mil jaa.e to baat wagaira karti hai
baarish mere rab ki aisi nemat hai
rone men aasaani paida karti hai
285
bade naadaan ho tum bhi zara samjha karo baatein
gale milkar jo roti hai bichhadkar kitna royegi
211
hazaar ishq karo lekin itnaa dhyaan rahe
ki tum ko pahli mohabbat ki baddua na lage
183
koi itnaa pyaara kaise ho saka hai
phir saare ka saara kaise ho saka hai
tujhse jab milkar bhi udaasi kam nahin hoti
tere baghair guzaara kaise ho saka hai
166
main bhi bahut ajeeb hooñ itnaa ajeeb hooñ ki bas
KHud ko tabaah kar liya aur malaal bhi nahin
152
pooch lete vo bas mizaaj mira
kitna aasaan tha ilaaj mira
150
ab uski shaa
dii ka qissa na chhedo
bas itnaa kah do kaisi lag rahi thii
140
log har mod pe ruk ruk ke sambhalte kyun hain
itnaa darte hain to phir ghar se nikalte kyun hain
mod hota hai jawaani ka sambhalne ke li.e
aur sab log yahiin aa ke fisalte kyun hain
134
Ham ne us ko itnaa dekha jitnaa dekha ja sakta tha
lekin phir bhi do aankhoñ se kitnaa dekha ja sakta tha
983
Nuance
The word 'tanaa' in its basic form refers to the trunk or stem of a plant, symbolizing strength and support. In poetry, it extends to represent the backbone of one's life or the core of one's being, often used to depict resilience and steadfastness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tanaa' to explore themes of endurance and inner strength. It can symbolize the unwavering spirit of an individual or the foundational support in relationships. The word often contrasts with fragility, highlighting the strength within.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'tanaa' stands as a testament to the enduring spirit, a reminder of the strength that lies beneath the surface.