Meaning of
aab-o-hawa
आब-ओ-हवा • آب و ہوا
English
climate; atmosphere; environment
Hindi
जलवायु; वातावरण; पर्यावरण
Urdu
آب و ہوا; ماحول; فضا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jo kehna chahti hooñ vo to kah nahin paati
zabaan pe tazkire aab-o-hawa ke rakhti hooñ
0
har khushi muskuraa ke kahti hai
dard bankar chhupe hue ho tum
aaj aab-o-hawa men khushboo hai
lag raha hai ghule hue ho tum
30
pooch rahe hain mujhse pedon ke saudaagar
aab-o-hawa kaise zaahreeli ho jaati hai
15
ise to vaqt ki aab-o-hawa hi theek kar degi
miyaan naasoor hote zakham sahlaaya nahin karte
1
jaanta hooñ shahar ki aab-o-hawa ko
jo yahaañ aaya kabhi sota nahin hai
isliye bhi khwaahishein karta nahin main
soch luun jo vo kabhi hota nahin hai
1
teri ulfat men watan shaad rahenge
teri aab-o-hawa men yaad rahenge
mar ke bhi honge fana teri ana par
teri chaahat men yuñ azaad rahenge
1
KHuda ka shukr hai ik arse baad aaj ha
men
tumhaare shahar ki aab-o-hawa naseeb hui
0
jo kehna chahti hooñ vo to kah nahin paati
zabaan pe tazkire aab-o-hawa ke rakhti hooñ
0
har khushi muskuraa ke kahti hai
dard bankar chhupe hue ho tum
aaj aab-o-hawa men khushboo hai
lag raha hai ghule hue ho tum
30
Nuance
Originally referring to the physical climate or environment, the term evokes the essence of a place, its mood, and its influence on the soul. In poetry, it often symbolizes the intangible atmosphere that shapes emotions and thoughts.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to describe the emotional climate of a scene or moment. It can reflect the inner state of characters or the overarching mood of a narrative. Often contrasted with the harshness of reality.
Closing Insight
Aab-o-hawa captures the unseen forces that shape our experiences. It reminds us of the subtle interplay between environment and emotion.