Meaning of
chaanv
छांव • چھاؤں
English
shade; shadow; protection
Hindi
छाया; परछाई; सुरक्षा
Urdu
سایہ; پرچھائیں; حفاظت
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
vo ped jis ki chaanv men kati thii umr gaav men
main choom choom thak gaya magar ye dil bhara nahin
18
yuñ nahin hai ki faqat main hi use chahta hooñ
jo bhi us ped ki chaanv men gaya baith gaya
87
vo jis ki chaanv men pacchees saal guzre hain
vo ped mujh se koi baat kyun nahin karta
74
isee se jaan gaya main ki bakht dhalne lage
main thak ke chaanv men baitha to ped chalne lage
main de raha tha sahaare to ik hujoom men tha
jo gir pada to sabhi raasta badlne lage
73
mere aangan men ek boodha ped
chaanv bhi deta hai duaaein bhi
52
dhoop bhi aaraam karti thii jahaan
apna aisi chaanv se naata raha
44
mujh ko chaanv men rakha aur KHud bhi vo jalta raha
main ne dekha ik farishta baap ki parchhaaien men
44
mujhe bhi bakhsh de lehje ki khushbayaani sab
tere asar men hain alfaaz sab m'aani sab
mere badan ko khilaati hai phool ki maanind
ki us nigaah men hai dhoop chaanv paani sab
31
gurbat ki thandi chaanv men yaad aayi us ki dhoop
qadr-e-watan hui ha
men tark-e-watan ke baad
27
ban gaya hai shahar to ab gaav inko chahiye
kaat dete hain shajar phir chaanv inko chahiye
aankh men izzat nahin hai ladkiyon ke vaaste
aur paayal ke li.e phir paanv inko chahiye
20
vo ped jis ki chaanv men kati thii umr gaav men
main choom choom thak gaya magar ye dil bhara nahin
18
yuñ nahin hai ki faqat main hi use chahta hooñ
jo bhi us ped ki chaanv men gaya baith gaya
87
Nuance
In its original sense, 'chaanv' refers to the comforting shade provided by a tree or structure, offering relief from the harshness of the sun. In poetry, this word evokes a sense of protection and tranquility, a gentle refuge from life's burdens.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'chaanv' to symbolize a haven of peace amidst chaos. It contrasts with the harshness of reality, offering a metaphorical shelter. It can also represent the protective embrace of a loved one.
Closing Insight
In the gentle embrace of 'chaanv', one finds solace and a momentary escape from the world's relentless pace.