Meaning of
ghumaan
ग़ुमान • گمان
English
illusion; pride; suspicion
Hindi
भ्रम; अभिमान; शंका
Urdu
وہم; غرور; شک
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kal us kii aankh ne kya zinda guftugoo kii thii
gumaan tak na hua vo bichhadne vaala hai
7
ham vo hain jo KHuda ko bhool ga.e
tum meri jaan kis gumaan men ho
563
gumaan hai ya kisi vishwas men hai
s
abhii achchhe dinon ki aas men hai
ye kaisa jashn hai ghar waapsi ka
abhii to raam hi vanvaas men hai
66
bad-gumaani ko badha kar tum ne ye kya kar diya
KHud bhi tanhaa ho ga.e mujh ko bhi tanhaa kar diya
45
ab talak us ko dhyaan ho meraa
kya pata ye gumaan ho meraa
36
kamre tak pizza pahunchaate hain ladke
tumko to bas phone ghumaana hota hai
26
ye meri zid hi galat thii ki tujhsa ban jaaun
main ab na apni tarah hooñ na tere jaisa hooñ
hamaare beech zamaane ki badgumaani hai
main zindagi se zaraa kam hi baat karta hooñ
23
aate aate raah par vo aayenge
jaate jaate bad-gumaani jaayegi
19
na khush-gumaan ho is par tu ai dil-e-saada
sabhi ko dekh ke vo shaKHs muskurata hai
15
jo chup raha to vo samjhega bad-gumaan mujhe
bura bhala hi sahi kuchh to bol aaun main
9
kal us kii aankh ne kya zinda guftugoo kii thii
gumaan tak na hua vo bichhadne vaala hai
7
ham vo hain jo KHuda ko bhool ga.e
tum meri jaan kis gumaan men ho
563
Nuance
Ghumaan carries the weight of uncertainty and the shadows of pride. In its essence, it reflects the human tendency to be engulfed by illusions, whether of grandeur or doubt. Poetry often deepens this sense, exploring the delicate balance between self-assuredness and the deceptive nature of perception.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use ghumaan to explore themes of self-deception and the fragility of human perception. It can evoke the image of a proud figure, unaware of their own delusions. It contrasts with words of clarity and truth, highlighting the ephemeral nature of pride.
Closing Insight
Ghumaan is a mirror to the soul's hidden corners, reflecting both the light and shadow within.