Meaning of
daaman
दामन • دامن
English
hem; edge; embrace; protection
Hindi
किनारा; छोर; आलिंगन; संरक्षण
Urdu
کنارہ; چھور; آغوش; حفاظت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye teraa gulistaan teraa chaman kab meri nava ke qaabil hai
naghma mira apne daaman men aap apna gulistaan laata hai
14
tere daaman men sitaare hain to honge ai falak
mujh ko apni maa ki mailee odhni achchhii lagii
36
daaman pe koi cheent na khanjar pe koi daagh
tum qatl karo ho ki karaamaat karo ho
35
ghuroor-e-lutf-e-saaqi nashsha-e-be-baaki-e-mastaan
nam-e-daaman-e-isyaaan hai taraawat mauj-e-kausar ki
32
tar-daamani pe shaikh hamaari na jaaiyo
daaman nichod den to farishte wazu karen
29
daaman jhatak ke vaadi-e-gham se guzar gaya
uth uth ke dekhti rahi gard-e-safar mujhe
23
ye aañsu dhundhta hai teraa daaman
musaafir apni manzil jaanta hai
23
ab usii aag men jalte hain jise
apne daaman se hawa dii ham ne
19
ha
men har vaqt ye ehsaas daman-geer rehta hai
pade hain dher saare kaam aur mohlat zaraa si hai
15
dhadkan ki har sadaa men hai ulfat husain ki
jee karta hai main dekh luun soorat husain ki
ashkon se bheeg jaata hai daaman meraa yahaañ
jab yaad aati hai yuñ shahaadat husain ki
14
ye teraa gulistaan teraa chaman kab meri nava ke qaabil hai
naghma mira apne daaman men aap apna gulistaan laata hai
14
tere daaman men sitaare hain to honge ai falak
mujh ko apni maa ki mailee odhni achchhii lagii
36
Nuance
In its original sense, 'daaman' refers to the hem or edge of a garment, symbolizing the boundary or limit of something tangible. In poetry, this boundary transforms into a metaphor for protection and embrace, where the hem becomes a sheltering space, a place of refuge and warmth.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'daaman' to evoke feelings of safety and belonging. It is a place where one can hide from the world's chaos. The word contrasts with 'dil', the heart, which is open and vulnerable, while 'daaman' offers shelter and protection.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'daaman' embodies the gentle embrace of safety and the quiet strength of protection. It is a word that holds the warmth of a mother's lap and the serenity of a peaceful haven.