Meaning of
chaashni
चाशनी • چاشنی
English
syrup; sweetness; charm
Hindi
शरबत; मिठास; आकर्षण
Urdu
شربت; مٹھاس; کشش
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
zubaan men chaashni rakhne lage ham
yahii dastoor hai duniya ka sahab
0
urdu zabaan yuñ ki ghule chaashni koi
baatein hain jaan-faza-e-bahaaran aapki
2
bhula ke dard saara zindagi men laut aate
agar vo shaKHs milta aashiqi men laut aate
kisi se prem hai mujh...ko madhumakhi ke jaisa
ugalegi lo jitna chahe chaashni men laut aate
2
hind ki dahleez par paida hui urdu zabaan
hai zabaanen aur bhi par ishq ki urdu zabaan
kuchh adab ka kuchh hunar ka kuchh sukoon ka zaika
lab pe aa.e to lage hai chaashni urdu zabaan
2
nasha ye husn ka tere mujhe feeka nahin lagta
shafaq ka rang bhi mujh...ko tere jaisa nahin lagta
chakhi hai chaashni jabse tere in surkh hontho ki
tere lab ke siva kuchh bhi mujhe meetha nahin lagta
1
zubaan men chaashni rakhne lage ham
yahii dastoor hai duniya ka sahab
0
urdu zabaan yuñ ki ghule chaashni koi
baatein hain jaan-faza-e-bahaaran aapki
2
Nuance
Originally, 'chaashni' refers to a sweet syrup, often used in culinary contexts to describe the sugary liquid that adds flavor and richness to dishes. In poetry, this sweetness transcends the literal, becoming a metaphor for the allure and charm that captivates the heart. The word evokes a sense of indulgence and delight, much like the experience of tasting something exquisitely sweet.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'chaashni' to describe the sweetness of love or affection. It can symbolize the enchanting quality of a beloved's words or the intoxicating effect of a lover's presence. The word is sometimes contrasted with bitterness, highlighting the dual nature of human emotions.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'chaashni' embodies the delicate balance between sweetness and longing. It is a reminder of the tender moments that linger in the heart.