Meaning of
ghamo
ग़मो • غموں
English
sorrows; griefs
Hindi
दुःख; पीड़ा
Urdu
غم; دکھ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
zindagi ke masailon par muskuraa
yaanii apne sab ghamon par muskuraa
gar jo chaaha vo na tujh ko mil sake
apni ghatti khwahishon par muskuraa
16
badal ga.e mere mausam to yaar ab aa.e
ghamon ne chaat liya gham-gusaar ab aa.e
41
deedaani hai shikastagi dil ki
kya imarat ghamon ne dhaayi hai
40
hamaara ishq ibadat ka agla darja hai
KHuda ne chhod diya to tumhaara naam liya
ghamon se bair tha so hamne khudkushi kar li
shajar ne gir ke parindon se inteqaam liya
40
ye sochke to doosri koi miTTi ko chu'a nahin
ke baad marne ke hindustan men dafnaya jaaunga
35
jo us taraf se ishaara kabhi kiya us ne
main doob jaaunga dariyaa ko paar karte hue
33
aap kahiye to sahi paas nahin rahna hai
main bahut door bahut door chala jaaunga
33
ye kah ke dil ne mire hausale badhaaye hain
ghamon ki dhoop ke aage khushi ke saa.e hain
31
khushi ki baat aur hai ghamon ki baat aur
tumhaari baat aur hai hamaari baat aur
28
ghamon ko bech raha hooñ main isliye shaayad
kaha tha baap ne paisa bahut zaroori hai
25
zindagi ke masailon par muskuraa
yaanii apne sab ghamon par muskuraa
gar jo chaaha vo na tujh ko mil sake
apni ghatti khwahishon par muskuraa
16
badal ga.e mere mausam to yaar ab aa.e
ghamon ne chaat liya gham-gusaar ab aa.e
41
Nuance
The word 'ghamo' evokes a deep sense of sorrow and melancholy. In its original sense, it refers to the burdens of the heart, the silent companions of solitude. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the depths of human suffering, often portraying it as a shadow that lingers in the soul.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ghamo' to express the weight of unspoken sorrows. It is a favorite in ghazals, where it contrasts with fleeting joys. The word paints a picture of silent tears and unvoiced laments.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'ghamo' serves as a reminder of the shared human experience of sorrow. It is a testament to the resilience of the heart.