Meaning of
aab-e-ishq
आब-ए-इश्क़ • آب عشق
English
water of love; essence of passion
Hindi
प्रेम का जल; जुनून का सार
Urdu
محبت کا پانی; جذبے کا جوہر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bharosa hai bahut mujh...ko sabhi par
koi to phir se aa.e dil dukh
aa.e
fana hone ko raahen aur bhi hain
magar ye intikhaab-e-ishq h
aa.e
2
kitaab-e-ishq men har aah ek aayat hai
par aañsuon ko huroof-e-muqattia'at samajh
43
haan kabhi khwaab-e-ishq dekha tha
ab tak aankhoñ se khun tapkata hai
10
main khwaab-e-ishq ki ta'beer men hooñ
abhii main vaadi-e-kashmir men hooñ
5
bharosa hai bahut mujh...ko sabhi par
koi to phir se aa.e dil dukh
aa.e
fana hone ko raahen aur bhi hain
magar ye intikhaab-e-ishq h
aa.e
2
kitaab-e-ishq men har aah ek aayat hai
par aañsuon ko huroof-e-muqattia'at samajh
43
Nuance
In its original sense, 'aab-e-ishq' evokes the imagery of a pure, life-giving stream, symbolizing the essence and purity of love. In poetry, it deepens to represent the inexhaustible and transformative power of love, akin to a river that shapes the landscape of the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aab-e-ishq' to convey the purity and depth of true love. It is contrasted with the dryness of unrequited love or the barrenness of a heart untouched by passion.
Closing Insight
Aab-e-ishq flows through the veins of poetry, nourishing the soul with its purity and depth.