Meaning of
gam-khaar
गम-खार • غم خوار
English
Sympathizer; One who shares grief
Hindi
सहानुभूति रखने वाला; दुःख बाँटने वाला
Urdu
غمخوار; دکھ بانٹنے والا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
dam-saaz tu gham-khwaar tu tu hi meraa sansaar hai
tu hai tamannaa mere dil kii tu hi meraa pyaar hai
0
tu apne saare dukh jaakar bataata hai jinhen ik din
badhayenge vahii gham-khwaar teri aankh ka paani
34
rahbar bhi ye hamdam bhi ye gham-khwaar hamaare
ustaad ye qaumon ke hain men'maar hamaare
26
mile the bin bulaaye aaj zaahir pyaar karne ko
dilaasa qatl se pahle diya gham-khwaar karne ko
4
dua ki hai mile vo pyaar daaman men
bahaayein ashk jis sarshaar daaman men
na aao paas ke aañkhen mirii hain nam
ki hai kuchh dard is gam-khwaar daaman men
2
aaye the gamgusaar bhi muskaan baantne
gham maangne lage meraa gam-khwaar dekh kar
1
ana hirs-o-havas nafrat dukhi rakhte hain mujh ko gar
nahin samjha hooñ main phir apne hi gham-khwaar kii baatein
1
dam-saaz tu gham-khwaar tu tu hi meraa sansaar hai
tu hai tamannaa mere dil kii tu hi meraa pyaar hai
0
tu apne saare dukh jaakar bataata hai jinhen ik din
badhayenge vahii gham-khwaar teri aankh ka paani
34
Nuance
The word embodies a deep sense of empathy and shared sorrow. In poetry, it often reflects the bond formed through mutual understanding and compassion.
Poetic Usage
Used to highlight the beauty of shared emotions. Emphasizes the strength found in vulnerability. Often contrasted with isolation.
Closing Insight
A word that speaks to the heart's capacity for empathy and connection.