Meaning of
ham-aaghosh
हम-आग़ोश • ہم آغوش
English
embrace; in one's arms
Hindi
आलिंगन; बाहों में
Urdu
آغوش; بانہوں میں
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
kisi ko yaad kar ke ro pada tha baah men meri
kise maaloom meraa sabr ham-aagosh rehta tha
1
yuñ hai asar teri ye hum-aagoshi ka
ghutta hai dam sa pur-faza men ab mira
3
tujh ko dekhna ham-aaghosh na kar len vo
tu yuñ na jee sheeshon ka lalchaaya kar
2
kisi ko yaad kar ke ro pada tha baah men meri
kise maaloom meraa sabr ham-aagosh rehta tha
1
yuñ hai asar teri ye hum-aagoshi ka
ghutta hai dam sa pur-faza men ab mira
3
Nuance
The word evokes a sense of warmth and closeness, capturing the intimate act of holding someone dear. In poetry, it often symbolizes comfort, protection, and the melding of two souls into one harmonious existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express longing for a loved one's embrace. It can signify both physical closeness and emotional unity. Often contrasted with solitude or separation.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'ham-aaghosh' becomes a sanctuary of shared warmth and solace.