Meaning of
chashme-aatish
चश्मे-आतिश • چشم آتش
English
eye of fire; fiery gaze
Hindi
आग की आँख; जलती हुई दृष्टि
Urdu
آگ کی آنکھ; جلتی ہوئی نظر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kabhi chal kar ruke honge kabhi ruk kar chale honge
ada-e-khush-khiraami men vo jaane kab dhale honge
siyaahi be-sabab aankhoñ ke saahil par nahin aati
yaqeenan chashme-aatish men kaii aashiq jale honge
3
jala na paayega vo chaah kar bhi aaj mujhe
ki aaj chashm-e-aatish men raushni kam hai
3
kabhi chal kar ruke honge kabhi ruk kar chale honge
ada-e-khush-khiraami men vo jaane kab dhale honge
siyaahi be-sabab aankhoñ ke saahil par nahin aati
yaqeenan chashme-aatish men kaii aashiq jale honge
3
jala na paayega vo chaah kar bhi aaj mujhe
ki aaj chashm-e-aatish men raushni kam hai
3
Nuance
The phrase evokes an intense, burning gaze that can pierce through the soul. In poetry, it often symbolizes passion, anger, or a transformative power that can ignite change.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to describe eyes that hold a fiery passion. It can also represent the burning intensity of love or the destructive power of anger.
Closing Insight
Chashme-aatish captures the dual nature of fire - both a creator and a destroyer.