Meaning of
ghont
घोंट • گھونٹ
English
sip; gulp; swallow
Hindi
घूंट; निगलना
Urdu
گھونٹ; نگلنا
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
log jal
dii paros dete hain
ilm ghonto to chakhne jitna hai
1
manzar banaa hua hooñ nazare ke saath main
kitnii nazar milaaun sitaare ke saath main
dariyaa se ek ghoont uthaane ke vaaste
bhaaga hooñ kitnii door kinaare ke saath main
23
aad le kar naye daur ke ilm ki
phone ne chitthiyon ka gala ghonta hai
18
karvat-karvat ghoot-ghoot bhar syaah raat guzri aise
neend kisi ne tah karke almaari men rakh dii jaise
12
gala hi ghont daalungi kisi din
main apne aap se ukta gaii hooñ
3
hamne naakaam muhabbat ka gala ghont diya
dil se uthatii hui chaahat ka gala ghont diya
be-vafa vo na tha ma'aloom tha mujh...ko lekin
ik fasaane ne haqeeqat ka gala ghont diya
2
gala hi ghont deta hai vo apni tishnagi ka
main us..ko zahar lagta hooñ so peeta hi nahin hai
2
banaaye chunke jitne paasbaan sab
gharo ko roz loote ja rahe hain
bahut majboor hain maalik gharo ke
lahu ke ghoont peete ja rahe hain
1
izzat-o-aabroo ke dar se phir ik walid ne
apni beti kii mohabbat ka gala ghont diya
1
ghoont bhar KHvaahish nahin hai
main samandar chahta hooñ
loot lo tum ye hawaaein
main bawandar chahta hooñ
1
log jal
dii paros dete hain
ilm ghonto to chakhne jitna hai
1
manzar banaa hua hooñ nazare ke saath main
kitnii nazar milaaun sitaare ke saath main
dariyaa se ek ghoont uthaane ke vaaste
bhaaga hooñ kitnii door kinaare ke saath main
23
Nuance
Ghont suggests a moment of pause and reflection, as one takes in a sip of life. In poetry, it can symbolize savoring experiences or the bittersweet nature of memories.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use it to convey the act of absorbing life's essence. It contrasts with hurried actions, suggesting a deliberate and mindful approach.
Closing Insight
Ghont invites us to pause and taste the richness of each moment, a gentle reminder of life's fleeting beauty.