Meaning of
ghumsum
ग़ुमसुम • گم سم
English
silent; withdrawn; pensive
Hindi
चुप; उदासीन; विचारमग्न
Urdu
خاموش; الگ تھلگ; متفکر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
gumsum hai is khayal men bhanwara ki ek din
gulshan se chun ke laaunga main ek khaas gul
0
tanhaa hona gumsum dikhnna kuchh na kehna theek nahin
apne gham ko itnaa sahna itnaa sahna theek nahin
aao dil ki miTTi men kuchh dil ki baatein bo den ham
baarish ke mausam men gamle khaali rahna theek nahin
35
shahar gum-sum raaste sunsaan ghar KHaamosh hain
kya bala utri hai kyun deewar-o-dar KHaamosh hain
24
ek gubbaare kii qeemat ab pata mujh...ko chali
ek gum-sum hai khada aur ek rota ghar gaya
5
woh khidki pe gumsum si baithi hai
main bhi office men gumsum baitha hooñ
1
ab bhi rahtii hai jo beete lamhon men
apni gumsum si nazar kaisi lagii
1
baarish ka paani gumsum hai
naav nahin banti bachchon se
1
gumsum-gumsum khoi-khoi si rahtii ho
kya tumne bhi saccha vaala ishq kiya tha
0
khoobsurat thii tumhaari vo ada
KHush bahut thii aur gumsum bhi bahut
0
gumsum hai is khayal men bhanwara ki ek din
gulshan se chun ke laaunga main ek khaas gul
0
tanhaa hona gumsum dikhnna kuchh na kehna theek nahin
apne gham ko itnaa sahna itnaa sahna theek nahin
aao dil ki miTTi men kuchh dil ki baatein bo den ham
baarish ke mausam men gamle khaali rahna theek nahin
35
Nuance
The word 'ghumsum' evokes a sense of silence that is not merely the absence of sound but a profound withdrawal into oneself. In poetry, it captures the essence of a soul wrapped in its own thoughts, distant from the clamor of the world.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'ghumsum' to depict characters lost in contemplation or sorrow. It contrasts with words of vibrancy and noise, highlighting the beauty of introspection and the quietude of the heart.
Closing Insight
In its quietude, 'ghumsum' invites the reader to pause and reflect, offering a serene space within the chaos.