Meaning of
gam-khwaar
ग़म-ख़वार • غم خوار
English
sympathizer; comforter; one who shares sorrow
Hindi
सहानुभूति रखने वाला; सांत्वना देने वाला; दुःख बांटने वाला
Urdu
ہمدرد; تسلی دینے والا; غم 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
Gam-khwaar embodies the essence of empathy and shared sorrow. It is the gentle presence that offers solace in times of grief, a companion in the shadows of despair.
Poetic Usage
Poets often invoke 'gam-khwaar' to depict a figure of comfort and understanding, someone who stands by in silent support. It contrasts with isolation, highlighting the warmth of human connection.
Closing Insight
Gam-khwaar is the quiet embrace of empathy, a reminder of the strength found in shared sorrow.