Meaning of
aawaaz-e-paa
आवाज़-ए-पा • آواز پا
English
sound of footsteps; echo of steps
Hindi
कदमों की आवाज़; पदचाप की गूंज
Urdu
قدموں کی آواز; قدموں کی گونج
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dhadakta hai hamaara dil yahaañ pe ab
makaan ke gate pe awaaz paane par
1
dayaar-e-hijr kii tanhaa udaas raaton men
ravaan-davaan tiri aawaaz-e-paa abhii tak hai
3
dhadakta hai hamaara dil yahaañ pe ab
makaan ke gate pe awaaz paane par
1
dayaar-e-hijr kii tanhaa udaas raaton men
ravaan-davaan tiri aawaaz-e-paa abhii tak hai
3
Nuance
The phrase evokes the subtle, almost ghostly presence of someone approaching or departing. In poetry, it often symbolizes the anticipation or memory of a beloved's arrival or departure, creating a sense of longing or nostalgia.
Poetic Usage
Used to convey the quiet approach of a lover. Often paired with imagery of night or solitude. Can also suggest the haunting memory of someone who has left.
Closing Insight
The sound of footsteps in poetry is a whisper of presence, a gentle reminder of what was or what could be.