Meaning of
chashme-nam
चश्मे-नम • چشم نم
English
tearful eyes; eyes filled with tears
Hindi
आंसुओं से भरी आँखें; नम आँखें
Urdu
آنسوؤں سے بھری آنکھیں; نم 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 phrase captures the silent eloquence of eyes that speak volumes through their tears. It suggests vulnerability and the quiet strength found in moments of emotional release.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'chashme-nam' to evoke empathy and a shared sense of sorrow. It can symbolize unspoken emotions or the aftermath of a poignant moment.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'chashme-nam' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's deepest emotions, a testament to the power of silent expression.