Meaning of
gamgeen
ग़मगीं • غمگیں
English
sorrowful; melancholic
Hindi
उदास; विषादपूर्ण
Urdu
اداس; غمگین
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
poocha na tha tum ne tabhi tak tha gamgeen
ab pooch liya to suno haal achha hai
1
mat poochho kitna ghamgeen hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
zyaada tumko yaad nahin hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
amroha men baan nadi ke paas jo ladka rehta tha
ab vo kahaan hai main to vahii hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
96
phir aaj adam shaam se gamgeen hai tabeeyat
phir aaj sar-e-shaam main kuchh soch raha hooñ
25
poocha na tha tum ne tabhi tak tha gamgeen
ab pooch liya to suno haal achha hai
1
mat poochho kitna ghamgeen hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
zyaada tumko yaad nahin hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
amroha men baan nadi ke paas jo ladka rehta tha
ab vo kahaan hai main to vahii hooñ ganga jee aur yamuna jee
96
Nuance
The word 'gamgeen' evokes a deep sense of sorrow, often tied to personal loss or unfulfilled desires. In poetry, it captures the essence of a heart weighed down by the burdens of life, yet still yearning for solace.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'gamgeen' to express the silent cries of the soul. It often appears in verses describing the twilight of hope or the shadows of unspoken grief.
Closing Insight
In its quiet melancholy, 'gamgeen' holds a mirror to the human condition, reflecting both the fragility and resilience of the heart.