Meaning of
ashruon
अश्रुओं • اشکوں
English
tears; drops of sorrow
Hindi
आँसू; दुःख की बूँदें
Urdu
آنسو; غم کے قطرے
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
jo ishq men girte hain ham to
un ashkon ko pee lete hain
vo dard bhala kya samjhenge
jo dard hamesha dete hain
13
ashkon se acharaj aaya hooñ
jo aag lagii hai jharne men
62
ashkon ko aarzoo-e-rihaai hai roiyie
aankhoñ ki ab isee men bhalaai hai roiyie
53
allah banaa de mire ashkon ko kabootar
sab pooch rahe hain tire roomaal men kya hai
33
na rooi ho to apne ashkon se baati banaaenge
bujha diiyaa hamaara to hawa se lad bhi jaayenge
banaai roz chaudah saal rangoli bas is khaatirna jaane raamji vanvaas se kab laut aayenge
28
ashkon se acharaj aaya hooñ
jo aag lagii hai jharne men
26
ashkon se aankh uski kabhi nam na ho
saare gham main sahoon par use gham na ho
bhaiyya tum log baba se ye maangna
pyaar kii aag mere kabhi kam na ho
25
ban ke hañsi honton par bhi rahte ho
ashkon men bhi tum bahte ho tum bhi naa
23
dhadkan ki har sadaa men hai ulfat husain ki
jee karta hai main dekh luun soorat husain ki
ashkon se bheeg jaata hai daaman meraa yahaañ
jab yaad aati hai yuñ shahaadat husain ki
14
yahaañ be-fikr bhi hona manaa hai
utho ab chain se sona manaa hai
mire ashkon ko ye samjhaaye koi
main ladka hooñ mujhe rona manaa hai
14
jo ishq men girte hain ham to
un ashkon ko pee lete hain
vo dard bhala kya samjhenge
jo dard hamesha dete hain
13
ashkon se acharaj aaya hooñ
jo aag lagii hai jharne men
62
Nuance
In its original sense, 'ashruon' refers to the physical manifestation of tears, often linked with deep emotions. Poetry has embraced this word to convey not just the act of crying, but the profound sorrow or joy that causes such tears to flow.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ashruon' to evoke images of silent weeping or the bittersweet release of pent-up emotions. It can symbolize both the pain of separation and the joy of reunion.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ashruon' captures the delicate dance between sorrow and solace. It is a testament to the heart's capacity to feel deeply.