Meaning of
aab-o-daana
आब-ओ-दाना • آب و دانہ
English
water and grain; sustenance
Hindi
पानी और अनाज; जीवन निर्वाह
Urdu
پانی اور دانہ; زندگی کا سہارا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ya-rab kate hai umr hijrat men mirii
aaKHir kahaan pe aab-o-daana hai mira
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makaan tod diye aab-o-daana band kiya
magar tumhaare labon kii hañsi na cheen sake
1
ya-rab kate hai umr hijrat men mirii
aaKHir kahaan pe aab-o-daana hai mira
0
makaan tod diye aab-o-daana band kiya
magar tumhaare labon kii hañsi na cheen sake
1
Nuance
The phrase symbolizes the basic necessities of life, evoking images of survival and sustenance. In poetry, it often reflects the simplicity and purity of life’s essentials.
Poetic Usage
Used to emphasize the importance of life's essentials. Can evoke a sense of humility and gratitude. Often contrasts with the complexities of modern life.
Closing Insight
In the simplicity of water and grain lies the profound truth of existence.