Meaning of
gun'gunaata
गुन'गुनाता • گنگناتا
English
humming; softly singing
Hindi
गुनगुनाना; धीमे स्वर में गाना
Urdu
گنگنانا; آہستہ سے گانا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
zindagi yuñ hi bitaata ja raha hooñ
main tumhein bas gungunata ja raha hooñ
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ye kis ne phone pe dii saal-e-nau ki tahniyat mujh ko
tamannaa raqs karti hai takhayyul gungunata hai
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mohabbat ka mulaazim hooñ mohabbat gungunata hooñ
mujhe sun lo jahaan waalon dobaara main na aaunga
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akelaa pan ka ye ehsaas kuchh aise bhulaata hooñ
main us ke likkhe geeton ko hamesha gungunata hooñ
main us ko phone karta hooñ vo mujh ko daant deti hai
ye dar bhi is qadar hai sar se pa tak thartharaata hooñ
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umr bhar khwaab main bhi sajaata raha
khwaab men apne ghar ko banata raha
gham se aawaaz men chaale bhi ho ga.e
dil magar nag
men hi gungunata raha
dushmanon ne bahut teer daage magar
doston ki tarah muskurata raha
zindagi se gilaa koi karna nahin
qeemti lamhe main bhi ganwaata raha
tere jaane se yah haal meraa hua
ret par chehra teraa banata raha
jee lagega nahin qabr men soch kar
surkh aankhoñ se aañsu girata raha
jis jagah bhi mila koi pyaasa shajar
dono haathon se paani pilaata raha
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apni ghazal men sab hi paaban
dii ko nibhaata
shayar na jaane phir kyuuñ aazaa
dii gungunata
0
zindagi yuñ hi bitaata ja raha hooñ
main tumhein bas gungunata ja raha hooñ
0
ye kis ne phone pe dii saal-e-nau ki tahniyat mujh ko
tamannaa raqs karti hai takhayyul gungunata hai
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Nuance
The word evokes a sense of gentle melody, a soft whisper of music that lingers in the air. In poetry, it captures the essence of a quiet joy or a moment of introspection, where the soul finds solace in its own tune.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use this word to describe the gentle act of singing to oneself. It can signify a moment of peace or solitude. It contrasts with louder expressions of emotion, offering a more intimate portrayal of inner feelings.
Closing Insight
In its gentle hum, the word invites us to listen to the music within. It is a reminder of the quiet moments that hold profound beauty.