Meaning of
anjum
अंजुम • انجم
English
stars; celestial bodies
Hindi
तारे; खगोलीय पिंड
Urdu
ستارے; فلکی اجسام
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Samt e panjum mein tu chuupa hai kahin
7
anjum tumhaara shahar jidhar hai usii taraf
ik rail ja rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
48
urooj-e-aadam-e-khaaki se anjum sah
men jaate hain
ki ye toota hua taara mah-e-kaamil na ban jaa.e
30
guncha o gul maah o anjum sab ke sab bekar the
aap kya aa.e ki phir mausam suhaana aa gaya
28
gale mili kabhi urdu jahaan pe hin
dii se
mire mizaaj men us anjuman ki KHushboo hai
27
anjum tumhaara shahar jidhar hai usii taraf
ik rail ja rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
27
dekho to chashm-e-yaar ki jadoo-nigaahiyaan
behosh ik nazar men hui anjuman tamaam
24
jab zaraa raat hui aur mah o anjum aa.e
baar-ha dil ne ye mehsoos kiya tum aa.e
22
duniya kii mehfilon se ukta gaya hooñ ya rab
kya lutf anjuman ka jab dil hi bujh gaya ho
16
ham anjuman men sab kii taraf dekhte rahe
apni tarah se koii akela nahin mila
11
Samt e panjum mein tu chuupa hai kahin
7
anjum tumhaara shahar jidhar hai usii taraf
ik rail ja rahi thii ki tum yaad aa ga.e
48
Nuance
In its original sense, 'anjum' refers to the stars that adorn the night sky, each a distant world of its own. In poetry, this word evokes a sense of wonder and the infinite mysteries of the universe, often symbolizing guidance, destiny, or the unreachable aspirations of the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'anjum' to draw parallels between the stars and human emotions. It can symbolize hope in darkness, the pursuit of dreams, or the eternal nature of love. The word contrasts with earthly concerns, elevating the subject to a cosmic scale.
Closing Insight
In the vast expanse of the poetic universe, 'anjum' shines as a beacon of inspiration and mystery. It invites the soul to wander beyond the known.