Meaning of
aahaton
आहटों • آہٹوں
English
sounds; whispers; footsteps
Hindi
ध्वनियाँ; फुसफुसाहट; पदचाप
Urdu
آوازیں; سرگوشیاں; قدموں کی چاپ
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
vaa'da hai raahaton ka magar mushkilon ke baad
mushkil bina kasi ko bhi raahat nahin mili
2
maine kal shab chaahaton ki sab kitaaben faad deen
sirf ik kaaghaz pe likkha lafz-e-maa rahne diya
52
tumhein zaroor koii chaahaton se dekhega
magar vo aañkhen hamaari kahaan se laayega
tumhaare saath ye mausam farishton jaisa hai
tumhaare baa'd ye mausam bahut sataayega
47
ye rang-o-nasl aur tashaddud ke silsile
dushman ki raahaton ke siva aur kuchh nahin
16
basega khaas koi is
men aakhiri dam tak
bachaaye rakha hai dil apna chaahaton ke li.e
8
main chehra teraa dekh ke hairaan ho gaya
bas itni chaahaton pe main qurbaan ho gaya
6
jin par mujhe din raat ulfat chaahaton par aas hai
unko nahin lagta ki ye ik shakhs bhi kuchh khaas hai
5
abhii barson lagenge tumse hone men juda mujh...ko
abhii tak aahaton pe chaunkne ka kaam jaarii hai
4
ghar banaana chahta tha sabke dil men main magar
chaahaton ke raaste men hi thikaana rah gaya
3
tere in nakaabon men duniya basi hai
meri chaahaton men to bas bebasi hai
2
vaa'da hai raahaton ka magar mushkilon ke baad
mushkil bina kasi ko bhi raahat nahin mili
2
maine kal shab chaahaton ki sab kitaaben faad deen
sirf ik kaaghaz pe likkha lafz-e-maa rahne diya
52
Nuance
The word evokes the subtle, almost imperceptible sounds that hint at presence or movement. In poetry, it captures the essence of anticipation and the delicate balance between silence and sound.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use it to create an atmosphere of suspense or mystery. It can suggest the arrival of a beloved or the presence of something unseen. It contrasts with louder, more obvious sounds, highlighting the beauty in subtlety.
Closing Insight
In its quiet resonance, 'aahaton' invites the listener to pause and listen more deeply.