Meaning of
dil-o-jaan
दिल-ओ-जान • دل و جان
English
heart and soul; deep affection
Hindi
दिल और जान; गहरी ममता
Urdu
دل و جان; گہری محبت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ek shaair ne dil-o-jaan laga dii in men
koii ashaar ke mafhoom ko chhukar dekhe
0
hai aap ke honton pe jo muskaan waghera
qurbaan ga.e us pe dil o jaan waghera
32
tu be-vafa hi sahi tujh se pyaar aaj bhi hai
tire li.e ye dil-o-jaan nisaar aaj bhi hai
29
khilte hi nahin phool dil-o-jaan ke hamaare
dil ko teri ulfat men sadaa zakhm mila hai
5
jo dil-o-jaan hain anjaan ho sakte hain
zaKHm bhar ga.e honge par nishaan ho sakte hain
kisi ki KHush-mizaaji se kya andaaza lage
hanste hue log bhi yahaañ pareshaan ho sakte hain
2
ye soch ke ye duniya pareshaan hain ghalib
hindu hain eesaai ya musalmaan hain ghalib
hain meer taqi meer shajar jism ghazal ka
is jism ki dhadkan hain dil o jaan hain ghalib
1
dil-o-jaan kii khoob baazi lagaaee
badhaate rahe haarkar zindagi bhar
KHuda aur kitna rahoon main pareshaan
qayaamat rahi hamsafar zindagi bhar
1
mil jaa.e ai safar bhi dil-o-jaan ko sukoon
ghalib ke pairhan ka main ghaaga jo ho sakoon
0
ek shaair ne dil-o-jaan laga dii in men
koii ashaar ke mafhoom ko chhukar dekhe
0
hai aap ke honton pe jo muskaan waghera
qurbaan ga.e us pe dil o jaan waghera
32
Nuance
The phrase signifies a profound connection, where one's entire being is devoted to another. In poetry, it often symbolizes the unity of emotions and the depth of love.
Poetic Usage
Used to express total devotion and love. Often contrasts with superficial connections to emphasize depth.
Closing Insight
A testament to the unity of heart and soul in the realm of love.