Meaning of
hans
हॅंस • ہنس
English
swan; laughter
Hindi
हंस; हँसी
Urdu
ہنس; ہنسی
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
kaun-si baat kahaan kaise kahii jaati hai
ye saleeqa ho to har baat sooni jaati hai
ek bigdi hui aulaad bhala kya jaane
kaise maa-baap ke honthon se hañsi jaati hai
69
yaar bichhadkar tumne hansta aapme ghar veeraan kiya
mujh...ko bhi aabaad na rakha apna bhi nuksaan kiya
122
ham to kuchh der hañs bhi lete hain
dil hamesha udaas rehta hai
117
aaj to dil ke dard par hañs kar
dard ka dil dukha diya main ne
112
roya hooñ to apne doston men
par tujh se to hañs ke hi mila hooñ
107
mazaa to tab hai ki tum haar ke bhi hanste raho
hamesha jeet hi jaana kamaal thodii hai
88
main unhin aabaadiyon men jee raha hota kahii
tum agar hanste nahin us din meri taqdeer par
79
likh ke ungli se dhool pe koi
KHud hansa apni bhool pe koi
yaad karke kisi ke chehre ko
rakh gaya hont phool pe koi
77
zindagi bhar vo udaasi ke li.e kaafi hai
ek tasveer jo hanste hue khinchvaai thii
75
na sahm kar na dar ke chhodta hai
hans taalaab mar ke chhodta hai
vaqt barbaad karne waalon ko
vaqt barbaad kar ke chhodta hai
70
kaun-si baat kahaan kaise kahii jaati hai
ye saleeqa ho to har baat sooni jaati hai
ek bigdi hui aulaad bhala kya jaane
kaise maa-baap ke honthon se hañsi jaati hai
69
yaar bichhadkar tumne hansta aapme ghar veeraan kiya
mujh...ko bhi aabaad na rakha apna bhi nuksaan kiya
122
Nuance
In its original sense, 'hans' refers to the graceful bird, the swan, often associated with purity and beauty. In poetry, this word has been imbued with deeper meanings, symbolizing the soul's journey, wisdom, and the ethereal nature of existence.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'hans' to evoke imagery of serene beauty and transcendence. It can represent the soul's purity or the fleeting nature of joy. The swan's elegance is contrasted with life's chaos, offering a moment of stillness.
Closing Insight
The word 'hans' captures the delicate balance between beauty and transience. It invites reflection on the ephemeral nature of life.