Meaning of
chhand
छँद • چھند
English
meter; rhythm; verse form
Hindi
छंद; लय; पद्य रूप
Urdu
چھند; لے; نظم کی شکل
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
chhand se yaad hi nahin hoti
bahar azaad hi nahin hoti
1
teri aankhoñ men ek dariyaa hai us dariyaa men mujhe bahne do
tere hriday men ek kutiya hai us kutiya men mujhe rahne do
phir jaane kitne hi shayar mujh...ko sun kar itraayenge
mere geeton men mere chhando men mujhe teri hi gatha kehne do
6
kaavya ka navtantra deta ja raha hooñ
chhand ke abhiyantr deta ja raha hooñ
facebook par gaaliyaan dete jo mujh...ko
main unhen bhi mantra deta ja raha hooñ
3
chhand se yaad hi nahin hoti
bahar azaad hi nahin hoti
1
teri aankhoñ men ek dariyaa hai us dariyaa men mujhe bahne do
tere hriday men ek kutiya hai us kutiya men mujhe rahne do
phir jaane kitne hi shayar mujh...ko sun kar itraayenge
mere geeton men mere chhando men mujhe teri hi gatha kehne do
6
Nuance
In its original sense, 'chhand' refers to the structured rhythm or meter in poetry. It is the heartbeat of a poem, giving it form and flow. Over time, poets have used 'chhand' to explore the balance between formality and freedom, creating a dance of words that captivates the reader.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'chhand' to create a musical quality in their verses. It serves as a framework that enhances the emotional impact. The choice of 'chhand' can reflect the mood of the poem, whether it is joyous, melancholic, or contemplative.
Closing Insight
In the world of poetry, 'chhand' is the silent architect, shaping the soul of the verse.