Meaning of
aashna
आश्ना • آشنا
English
acquainted; familiar; intimate
Hindi
परिचित; जानकार; घनिष्ठ
Urdu
واقف; شناسا; قریب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
haqeeqi se hain aashna magar hai e'tibaar bhi
ha
men saraab ne rakha hai zinda aab ne nahin
5
aa.e to yuñ ki jaise hamesha the mehrbaan
bhule to yuñ ki goya kabhi aashna na the
29
gale mili kabhi urdu jahaan pe hin
dii se
mire mizaaj men us anjuman ki KHushboo hai
27
dekho to chashm-e-yaar ki jadoo-nigaahiyaan
behosh ik nazar men hui anjuman tamaam
24
duniya kii mehfilon se ukta gaya hooñ ya rab
kya lutf anjuman ka jab dil hi bujh gaya ho
16
be-muravvat ho be-vafa ho tum
apne matlab ke aashna ho tum
12
ham anjuman men sab kii taraf dekhte rahe
apni tarah se koii akela nahin mila
11
koii mauqa zindagi ka aakhiri mauqa nahin
is qadar taajeel kyuuñ raf-e-qudrat ke li.e
8
kis ko sunaau haal-e-gham koii gham-aashna nahin
aisa mila hai dard-e-dil jis kii koii davaa nahin
apna banaa ke ai sanam tumne jo aankh fer li
aisa bujha charaagh-e-dil phir ye kabhi jala nahin
8
agar dard-e-mohabbat se na insaan aashna hotana kuchh marne ka gham hota na jeene ka mazaa hota
6
haqeeqi se hain aashna magar hai e'tibaar bhi
ha
men saraab ne rakha hai zinda aab ne nahin
5
aa.e to yuñ ki jaise hamesha the mehrbaan
bhule to yuñ ki goya kabhi aashna na the
29
Nuance
Aashna conveys a sense of familiarity and closeness, often used to describe relationships that are deeply connected. In poetry, it evokes the warmth of shared experiences and the comfort of knowing someone intimately.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aashna' to explore themes of intimacy and connection. It can describe the bond between lovers or the deep understanding between friends. The word suggests a bridge between souls.
Closing Insight
Aashna is a gentle reminder of the beauty found in closeness. It celebrates the ties that bind us in shared understanding.