Meaning of

chashm-e-na-tawaan

चश्म-ए-ना-तवाँ • چشم نا توانا

weak eye; feeble sight

कमज़ोर आँख; दुर्बल दृष्टि

کمزور آنکھ; ضعیف نظر

Persian

This phrase suggests a vision clouded by frailty or emotion. In poetry, it often symbolizes a lack of clarity or insight, whether due to age, sorrow, or disillusionment.

Poets use it to explore themes of vulnerability and the limits of perception. It contrasts with sharpness and clarity.

In the dimness of sight, the heart often sees what the eyes cannot.