Meaning of
chashm
चश्म • چشم
English
eye; vision; sight
Hindi
आँख; दृष्टि; नज़र
Urdu
آنکھ; نظر; بصارت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
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
paas main jiske hooñ vo phir bhi achha ladka Dhoondh rahi hai
usne laga rakha hai chashma aur vo chashma Dhoondh rahi hai
phone kiya maine aur poocha ab tak ghar se kyun nahin niklius ne kaha mujhse milne ka ek bahaana Dhoondh rahi hai
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baghair chash
men ke jo dekh bhi na paata hai
vo bewaqoof mujhe dekhna sikhaata hai
agar ye waqt duboyega meri naav ko
to isse kah do mujhe tairna bhi aata hai
42
aap ki yaad aati rahi raat bhar
chashm-e-nam muskuraati rahi raat bhar
33
baazi badi thii usne mere chashme-tar ke saath
aakhir ko haar haar ke barsaat rah gayi
27
bosa liya jo us lab-e-sheereen ka mar ga.e
dii jaan ham ne chashma-e-aab-e-hayaat par
27
dekho to chashm-e-yaar ki jadoo-nigaahiyaan
behosh ik nazar men hui anjuman tamaam
24
kin neendon ab tu soti hai ai chashm-e-girya-naak
mizgaan to khol shahar ko sailaab le gaya
23
hai aaj ye gilaa ki akela hai shehryaar
tarsoge kal hujoom men tanhaaii ke li.e
23
na thii haal kii jab ha
men apne khabar rahe dekhte auron ke aib-o-hunar
padi apni buraaiyon par jo nazar to nigaah men koii bura na raha
22
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
paas main jiske hooñ vo phir bhi achha ladka Dhoondh rahi hai
usne laga rakha hai chashma aur vo chashma Dhoondh rahi hai
phone kiya maine aur poocha ab tak ghar se kyun nahin niklius ne kaha mujhse milne ka ek bahaana Dhoondh rahi hai
56
Nuance
The word 'chashm' evokes the delicate and profound nature of seeing. In its original sense, it simply refers to the eye, but poetry has imbued it with layers of perception and insight. The eye becomes a window to the soul, a mirror reflecting emotions and unspoken thoughts.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'chashm' to convey longing or admiration. It can symbolize a lover's gaze, filled with unspoken promises. The word can also contrast with blindness, both literal and metaphorical, highlighting the value of true sight.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'chashm' becomes more than just an eye; it is a vessel of emotion and a symbol of deeper understanding.