Meaning of
faans
फांँस • فانس
English
thorn; splinter; obstacle
Hindi
काँटा; छिलका; बाधा
Urdu
کانٹا; چھلکا; رکاوٹ
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
is duniya men jeete jee
saari duniya haari hai
ik fancy ke fande ne
kitnii laash sambhaali hai
1
kharaabon men raisi ki gali ko chhodna achha
gale ki faans ban jaa.e to rishta todna achha
nahin achha agar tum jhonk do toofaan men kashtii
kabhi ho chhed kashtii men agar to modna achha
3
tay hua tha yah ki ik dooje ko bhoolenge nahin
kuchh bhi ho jaa.e magar faansi pe jhoolenge nahin
3
khudkushi hi थी,पर aisa jaal men faansa mujhe
mar gaya vo शख़्स,मेरे haath khanjar rah gaya
milne ki ummeed से,उस laash ke taaboot men
jism leta था,पर uskaa haath baahar rah gaya
2
denge ye ahle jurm ko raahat
be kusooron ko faansiyaa denge
2
kamii se tumhaari karen KHud-kushi gar
to har roz faansi latkate rahenge
1
jisse ye tu ne lagaaee faansi
vo rassi kisi ke jhoole ki thii
1
jitna jee chahe dilon se khel lo
par khushi fir bhi nahin hogii tumhein
aur bhi laakhon sajaayein hain yahaañ
maana ki faansi nahin hogii tumhein
1
bhala aankhoñ ke bhanwar men faanse niklengay kahaan
ha
men to ishq kii gehraai ka andaaza nahin
1
faansakar ke mujh...ko hamesha to KHush rahtii hai vo
pareshaani bhi dosti achchhe se hai nibhaati
1
is duniya men jeete jee
saari duniya haari hai
ik fancy ke fande ne
kitnii laash sambhaali hai
1
kharaabon men raisi ki gali ko chhodna achha
gale ki faans ban jaa.e to rishta todna achha
nahin achha agar tum jhonk do toofaan men kashtii
kabhi ho chhed kashtii men agar to modna achha
3
Nuance
In its original sense, 'faans' refers to a small, sharp object that can cause discomfort or pain. In poetry, this word evokes the idea of an obstacle or a minor yet persistent irritation that can disrupt peace.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'faans' to symbolize minor troubles that prick the heart. It can represent emotional thorns that linger in the soul. Sometimes, it contrasts with larger, more visible struggles, highlighting the subtle pains of life.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'faans' captures the delicate balance between discomfort and resilience. It reminds us of the small yet significant challenges that shape our emotional landscape.