Meaning of
chashm-e-bad
चश्म-ए-बद • چشم بد
English
evil eye; malevolent gaze
Hindi
बुरी नज़र; दुर्भावनापूर्ण दृष्टि
Urdu
بد نظر; بد نیتی کی نگاہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chashm-e-bad-been se na dekh ha
men
yaar ulfat-shiaar hain ham log
0
bahaar-e-gul ko gulistaan ko gul-jabeenon ko
KHuda bachaaye kisi chashm-e-bad se teeno ko
4
ham tire par hi ye jaan-nisaar karte hain
isliye to thoda ikhtiyaar karte hain
4
chashm-e-bad-been se na dekh ha
men
yaar ulfat-shiaar hain ham log
0
bahaar-e-gul ko gulistaan ko gul-jabeenon ko
KHuda bachaaye kisi chashm-e-bad se teeno ko
4
Nuance
The phrase evokes a sense of foreboding, where a glance can carry ill will and misfortune. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unseen dangers lurking in admiration or envy.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to convey the fragility of happiness and the lurking threats in moments of joy. It contrasts with the innocence of pure affection.
Closing Insight
Chashm-e-bad reminds us of the delicate balance between admiration and envy.