Meaning of
aahu
आहू • آہو
English
gazelle; deer; symbol of beauty
Hindi
हिरण; मृग; सुंदरता का प्रतीक
Urdu
ہرن; غزال; حسن کی علامت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kaash agle janam men tu chahe mujhe
aur tab chaahunga main kisi aur ko
1
agar kuchh bhi ho saka duniya men to phir
main bas chaahunga ke tum mere ho jaao
4
maine chaaha hai tumko aur chaahungana dekho is tarah main chhoot jaaunga
3
is hriday kii aahuti dii raushni ke vaaste
zindagi ka daav khela zindagi ke vaaste
ye zamaana bolta tha doston ko matlabi
ham zamaana chhod aa.e dosti ke vaaste
3
kshama yaachna ka kahaan daan hai ab
faqat ek dhan ka bahut maan hai ab
na garima na eimaan ka mol hai kuchh
yahaañ baahubal ki hi pahchaan hai ab
2
jaan-e-man tujhse mohabbat hai mohabbat ki qasam
raanjha-o-qais ki farhaad ki chaahat ki qasam
KHud se badhkar tujhe chaaha tha tujhe chaahunga
ai meri jaan teri izzat-o-azmat ki qasam
2
banaoonga main KHud ko tab tu chahegi
qasam teri tujhe tab main na chaahunga
2
saadhna ka yagya ye hai
aahuti doon zindagi kii
2
tujhe yaqeen na hogaa main itnaa chaahunga
tere baghair hai jeena to kya jee paaooñga
qalam uthaai hai maine bahut dinon ke baad
agar likhoonga to KHud ko main maar daaloonga
2
main chaahunga dard ye mere saath rahe har dam
tum par hi apni beti ka naam rakhoonga main
1
kaash agle janam men tu chahe mujhe
aur tab chaahunga main kisi aur ko
1
agar kuchh bhi ho saka duniya men to phir
main bas chaahunga ke tum mere ho jaao
4
Nuance
In its original sense, 'aahu' refers to a graceful creature known for its swiftness and beauty. In poetry, it evokes the delicate and fleeting nature of beauty, often symbolizing an unattainable or elusive love.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aahu' to describe a beloved's eyes or movements, drawing parallels between the beloved's grace and the gazelle's elegance. It can also suggest a sense of longing or unfulfilled desire.
Closing Insight
Aahu captures the ephemeral beauty and the yearning it inspires. It remains a timeless symbol in poetic expressions.