Meaning of
chashm-tar
चश्म-तर • چشم تر
English
tearful eyes; moist eyes
Hindi
आँसू भरी आँखें; नम आँखें
Urdu
آنسو بھری آنکھیں; نم 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
The phrase 'chashm-tar' conjures an image of eyes glistening with unshed tears, capturing a moment of vulnerability and deep emotion. In poetry, it symbolizes unspoken sorrow and the silent language of the heart.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'chashm-tar' to depict moments of longing and unfulfilled desires. It is a powerful metaphor for the emotional weight carried silently within.
Closing Insight
In the silent gaze of 'chashm-tar', the heart's deepest whispers find their voice.