Meaning of
aashnaa
आशना • آشنا
English
acquainted; familiar; intimate
Hindi
परिचित; जानकार; घनिष्ठ
Urdu
واقف; جاننے والا; قریبی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
agar dard-e-mohabbat se na insaan aashna hotana kuchh marne ka gham hota na jeene ka mazaa hota
6
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
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
koii mauqa zindagi ka aakhiri mauqa nahin
is qadar taajeel kyuuñ raf-e-qudrat ke li.e
8
Bahut satate hain vo rishte jo toot jaate hain
6
agar dard-e-mohabbat se na insaan aashna hotana kuchh marne ka gham hota na jeene ka mazaa hota
6
aa.e to yuñ ki jaise hamesha the mehrbaan
bhule to yuñ ki goya kabhi aashna na the
29
Nuance
The word 'aashnaa' evokes a sense of familiarity and closeness. In its original sense, it denotes someone who is known or familiar. Poetry has expanded this to include emotional and spiritual intimacy, often used to describe relationships that transcend the mundane.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'aashnaa' to express the depth of a bond, whether between lovers, friends, or even between a seeker and the divine. It contrasts with words that imply distance or unfamiliarity, highlighting the warmth of connection.
Closing Insight
Aashnaa is a word that bridges the gap between the known and the deeply felt. It is a testament to the power of connection.