Meaning of
chashm-nam
चश्म-नम • چشم نم
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
tujh se bichhad ke kislie main chashm-e-nam rahoon
beshak gaya hai tu pa teri yaad to nahin
0
aap ki yaad aati rahi raat bhar
chashm-e-nam muskuraati rahi raat bhar
33
har khushi har ek lamha gham banaa kar chhod de
ek baadal jab bane mausam banaa kar chhod de
ek ladki hai ki jo khulkar kabhi hansati nahin
chashme-nam uski meraa hamdam banaa kar chhod de
3
anokhi kashmakash men hooñ ki kyuuñ ye chashm nam haina jeene ki khushi hai yaa na marne ka hi gham hai
0
tujh se bichhad ke kislie main chashm-e-nam rahoon
beshak gaya hai tu pa teri yaad to nahin
0
aap ki yaad aati rahi raat bhar
chashm-e-nam muskuraati rahi raat bhar
33
Nuance
The literal image of tear-filled eyes evokes a sense of vulnerability and deep emotion. In poetry, it often symbolizes unspoken sorrow or profound empathy, capturing the silent language of the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'chashm-nam' to convey silent grief or unexpressed love. It can illustrate the moment before tears fall, capturing the weight of emotions held back. Often used to contrast with outward expressions of joy.
Closing Insight
In the quiet of 'chashm-nam', one finds the eloquence of unspoken emotions, a testament to the heart's silent dialogues.