Meaning of
adan
अदन • عدن
English
Eden; paradise
Hindi
एडन; स्वर्ग
Urdu
عدن; جنت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
guzar chuki julmate shab-e-hijr par badan men vo teergii hai
main jal marunga magar chiraagon ke lo ko madhyam nahin karunga
yah ahd lekar hi tujh ko saumpi thii maine kalbau nazar ki sarhad
jo tere haathon se katl hogaa main us ka maatam nahin karunga
64
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
hua hi kya jo vo ha
men mila nahin
badan hi sirf ek raasta nahin
ye pehla ishq hai tumhaara soch lo
mere li.e ye raasta naya nahin
300
aaiine aankh men chubhte the bistar se badan katraata tha
ek yaad basar karti thii mujhe main saans nahin le paata tha
223
aaj ka din bhi aish se guzra
sar se paanv tak badan salaamat hai
167
koi haseen badan jin ki dastaras men nahin
yahii kaheinge ki kuchh faaeda havas men nahin
109
hawa chali to uski shawl meri chat pe aa giri
ye us badan ke saath meraa pehla raabta hua
77
mere andar se aa jaao baahar gehma-gehmi hai
ek badan men do logon ko kaise ghar le jaaunga
75
kaam aaya tiranga kafan ke li.e
koii qurbaan hua tha watan ke li.e
socho kya kar liya tumne jee kar ke dost
nas bhi kaatee to bas ik badan ke li.e
70
mujh...ko badan naseeb tha par rooh ke baghair
usne diya bhi phool to KHushboo nikaal kar
64
guzar chuki julmate shab-e-hijr par badan men vo teergii hai
main jal marunga magar chiraagon ke lo ko madhyam nahin karunga
yah ahd lekar hi tujh ko saumpi thii maine kalbau nazar ki sarhad
jo tere haathon se katl hogaa main us ka maatam nahin karunga
64
hamaare baad tere ishq men naye ladke
badan to choomenge zulfen nahin sanvaarenge
336
Nuance
In its original sense, 'Adan' refers to the biblical paradise, a place of eternal bliss and peace. In poetry, it evokes images of an idyllic realm, untouched by the sorrows of the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'Adan' to symbolize an unattainable utopia. It contrasts with earthly struggles and desires. It can represent a lost paradise or an inner state of peace.
Closing Insight
Adan remains a powerful symbol of hope and longing in poetry. It invites reflection on the nature of paradise and our eternal quest for peace.