Meaning of
deewaan
दीवां • دیواں
English
collection of poems; anthology
Hindi
कविताओं का संग्रह; संकलन
Urdu
نظموں کا مجموعہ; انتخاب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye baat abhii sabko samajh aayi nahin hai
deewaana hai deewaana tamannaai nahin hai
dil meraa dukhaakar ye mujhe teraa manana
marham hai faqat zakhm ki bharpai nahin hai
51
vo zamaana guzar gaya kab ka
tha jo deewaana mar gaya kab ka
117
zikr har-soo bikhar gaya uskaa
koi deewaana mar gaya uskaa
usne jee bhar ke mujh...ko chaaha tha
aur phir jee hi bhar gaya uskaa
100
koi deewaana kahtaa hai koi paagal samajhta hai
magar dharti ki bechaini ko bas baadal samajhta hai
82
jab bhi deewaana koi raah bhatk jaata hai
sab se pahle to meraa aap pe shak jaata hai
67
koi deewaana kahtaa hai koi paagal samajhta hai
magar dharti ki bechaini ko bas baadal samajhta hai
66
jabse bola usne haay muhabbat se
li phir deewaanon ki raay muhabbat se
aate dekh chhupa karti thii jo ladki
usne aaj pilaai chaai muhabbat se
63
har she'r har ghazal pe hai aisi chaap teri
tasveer ban rahi hai ik apne aap teri
tere li.e kisi ko itnaa deewaana dekha
lagne lagii hai mujh ko chaahat bhi paap teri
61
kaaghaz men dab ke mar ga.e keede kitaab ke
deewaana be-padhe-likhe mashhoor ho gaya
56
apni deewaangi se dartaa hooñ
dil to hota hai dil lagaane ko
54
ye baat abhii sabko samajh aayi nahin hai
deewaana hai deewaana tamannaai nahin hai
dil meraa dukhaakar ye mujhe teraa manana
marham hai faqat zakhm ki bharpai nahin hai
51
vo zamaana guzar gaya kab ka
tha jo deewaana mar gaya kab ka
117
Nuance
Originally, 'deewaan' refers to a collection of poems, often by a single poet, showcasing their literary prowess. In poetry, it evokes the image of a carefully curated anthology, where each poem contributes to a larger narrative or emotional journey.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'deewaan' to signify the depth and breadth of their work. It can symbolize a lifetime of poetic endeavor. The word may also suggest the intimacy between the poet and their verses.
Closing Insight
In its essence, 'deewaan' is a testament to the enduring spirit of poetry. It captures the soul of a poet's journey.