Meaning of
anjuman
अंजुमन • صورت آشنا
English
gathering; assembly; society
Hindi
सभा; जमावड़ा; समाज
Urdu
محفل; اجتماع; انجمن
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main anjuman ko teri kahkahon se bhar doon magar
lihaaf-e-khaamushi haalaat ka taqaza hai
1
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
ham anjuman men sab kii taraf dekhte rahe
apni tarah se koii akela nahin mila
11
husn waalon men sabhi ko shang hona chahiye
aur iske saath hi nav-rang hona chahiye
anjuman men aayenge to daad bhi denge magar
har suKHan-var shart hai khud-rang hona chahiye
main zamaane men agar mansoob tha to tumse tha
qabr men bhi tumko mere sang hona chahiye
tees din men ek din hi dil pe dastak dete ho
ishq karne ka koi to dhang hona chahiye
mujhse hi mansoob hai is mulk ki miTTi to phir
is tirange men bhi meraa ang hona chahiye
4
kuchh isliye bhi ki sharmindagi na ho tumko
main anjuman men mila tumse ajnabi kii tarah
2
dekha jo chaand maah-e-muharram ka arsh par
aankhoñ ne zeb-e-tan kiya ashkon ka pairhan
dhadkan se dil ki aayi sadaa ya husain ki
nauha-kunaan hai nouha-sara hai har anjuman
1
khursheed-o-mahtaab-o-sitaaron ki anjuman
sab feke pad ga.e tere chehre ke saamne
1
anjuman men kamii rahi hai ab
dil men chaahat teri vahii hai ab
1
main anjuman ko teri kahkahon se bhar doon magar
lihaaf-e-khaamushi haalaat ka taqaza hai
1
gale mili kabhi urdu jahaan pe hin
dii se
mire mizaaj men us anjuman ki KHushboo hai
27
Nuance
Originally, 'anjuman' refers to a formal gathering or assembly, often with a sense of purpose or shared interest. In poetry, it evokes images of intimate gatherings where ideas and emotions flow freely, creating a sense of belonging and community.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'anjuman' to depict scenes of social harmony or intellectual exchange. It can symbolize the warmth of human connection or the vibrancy of cultural discourse.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'anjuman' becomes a canvas for shared dreams and collective voices.