Meaning of
chashm-e-tar
चश्म-ए-तर • چشم تر
English
tearful eyes; eyes filled with emotion
Hindi
आँसू भरी आँखें; भावनाओं से भरी आँखें
Urdu
آنسو بھری آنکھیں; جذبات سے بھری آنکھیں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
abhii hamko munaasib aapa hote se nahin lagte
b-chashm-e-tar mukhaatib hain pa rote se nahin lagte
vahii darya bahut gahra vahii tairaak ham achchhe
hua hai dafn moti ab ki gote se nahin lagte
ye aayi raat aankhoñ ko chalo khoo-khoo kiya jaa.e
badan ye so bhi jaa.e aankh sote se nahin lagte
1
baazi badi thii usne mere chashme-tar ke saath
aakhir ko haar haar ke barsaat rah gayi
27
munh zard-o-aah-e-sard o lab-e-khushk o chashm-e-tar
sacchi jo dil-lagi hai to kya kya gawaah hai
22
rok le ai zabt jo aañsu ki chashm-e-tar men hai
kuchh nahin bigda abhii tak ghar kii daulat ghar men hai
13
main to raaton men cheekhta hooñ bahut
vo bhi thodii sii chashm tar hai kya
8
abhii hamko munaasib aapa hote se nahin lagte
b-chashm-e-tar mukhaatib hain pa rote se nahin lagte
vahii darya bahut gahra vahii tairaak ham achchhe
hua hai dafn moti ab ki gote se nahin lagte
ye aayi raat aankhoñ ko chalo khoo-khoo kiya jaa.e
badan ye so bhi jaa.e aankh sote se nahin lagte
1
baazi badi thii usne mere chashme-tar ke saath
aakhir ko haar haar ke barsaat rah gayi
27
Nuance
Chashm-e-tar evokes the image of eyes glistening with unshed tears, a silent testament to deep emotions. In poetry, it captures the vulnerability and depth of human feeling, often reflecting sorrow, longing, or profound joy.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use chashm-e-tar to convey unspoken emotions. It can symbolize unexpressed grief or a silent plea for understanding. The imagery of tearful eyes adds a layer of emotional depth to the verse.
Closing Insight
Chashm-e-tar is a window to the soul's deepest emotions, a silent dialogue between the heart and the world.