Meaning of

chashm-e-malaal

चश्म-ए-मलाल • چشم ملال

eye of sorrow; gaze of regret

दुःख की आँख; पछतावे की दृष्टि

غم کی آنکھ; پچھتاوے کی نظر

Persian

The phrase evokes a deep sense of melancholy, where the eye becomes a vessel of unspoken sorrow. In poetry, it often symbolizes the silent witness to inner turmoil, capturing the essence of regret and longing.

Poets use it to express the silent suffering of a lover. It contrasts with brighter imagery, highlighting the depth of emotional pain. Often paired with themes of lost love and unfulfilled desires.

Chashm-e-malaal captures the silent echoes of the heart's deepest regrets.