Meaning of
itminaan
इत्मीनान • اطمینان
English
calmness; assurance; tranquility
Hindi
शांति; आश्वासन; संतोष
Urdu
سکون; اطمینان; تسلی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
chaand ho tum chakor hain aañkhen
hijr ye itminaan vaala hai
0
pahle laga tha hijr men jaayenge jaan se
par jee rahe hain aur bhi ham itminaan se
70
hairaan ho ke dekh rahe hain mujhe azaab
main mar raha hooñ aur bahut itminaan se
44
main haar raha hooñ aur bade itminaan se
aise ki jaise haar ka matlab nahin pata
26
khargosh ab ki baar bhi soya pada raha
kachhua phir itminaan se aage nikal gaya
2
main hi tha paagal kahiin KHud mere hi imkaan se
tod jaata dil meraa hi kitne itminaan se
2
mushaayre ka ye bhi ik usool hona tha
kam az kam aaj ka din to fuzool hona tha
jis itminaan se maine tumhein suna hai dost
bas utna vaqt mujhe bhi vasool hona tha
1
ho ke pur itminaan baithe the
haath par leke jaan baithe the
shukriya aap aa ga.e warna
ham to marne ki thaan baithe the
1
gar dil men itminaan hai
to phir safar aasaan hai
1
pahle jeebh men kaanta gaadaa jaayega
baad men itminaan se kaata jaayega
1
chaand ho tum chakor hain aañkhen
hijr ye itminaan vaala hai
0
pahle laga tha hijr men jaayenge jaan se
par jee rahe hain aur bhi ham itminaan se
70
Nuance
Itminaan evokes a sense of inner peace and assurance. In poetry, it often reflects a serene state of mind, where the heart rests easy, free from turmoil. The word carries a gentle weight, suggesting a quiet confidence and a deep-seated tranquility.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use itminaan to depict a character's inner peace amidst chaos. It contrasts with words like 'bechaini' to highlight the absence of anxiety. Itminaan can also symbolize the calm after a storm, a moment of reflection and acceptance.
Closing Insight
Itminaan is the quiet strength within, a gentle reminder of peace amidst life's storms.