Meaning of
gham-shanaas
ग़म-शनास • غم شناس
English
one who understands sorrow; empathetic
Hindi
दुख को समझने वाला; सहानुभूतिशील
Urdu
غم کو سمجھنے والا; ہمدرد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main rahoon aur gham-shanaas rahe
aarzoo hai ki dil udaas rahe
0
achchhii hi baat hai koi gham-shanaas nain hai
koi ye jaanta nain toote hue hain ham bhi
1
hai kisko dastiyaab bhala gham-shanaas shaKHs
murjhaaye phool par kabhi bhanwara na aayega
1
vo gham-shanaas hai par meraa gham-gusaar nahin
pasand karta hooñ us ko par us se pyaar nahin
jigar ke paar hua tha tire kamaan ka teer
kisi ke teer men varna to aisi dhaar nahin
1
main rahoon aur gham-shanaas rahe
aarzoo hai ki dil udaas rahe
0
achchhii hi baat hai koi gham-shanaas nain hai
koi ye jaanta nain toote hue hain ham bhi
1
Nuance
Gham-shanaas is a term that embodies deep empathy and understanding of sorrow. In poetry, it often signifies a soul that resonates with the pain of others, offering solace and companionship.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'gham-shanaas' to depict characters who are deeply connected to the emotional currents of life. It is a term of endearment for those who offer understanding and comfort.
Closing Insight
Gham-shanaas is a beacon of empathy, illuminating the path of shared human experience.