Meaning of
har-chand
हर-चंद • ہر چند
English
although; even though
Hindi
यद्यपि; हालांकि
Urdu
اگرچہ; حالانکہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
nahin har chand kisi gum-shuda jannat ki talash
ik na ik khuld-e-tarb-naak ka armaan hai zaroor
bazm-e-doshamba ki hasrat to nahin hai mujh ko
meri nazaron men koi aur shabistaan hai zaroor
20
har-chand e'tibaar men dhoke bhi hain magar
ye to nahin kisi pe bharosa kiya na jaa.e
27
har chand ki hain adbaar men ham
kahte hain khule bazaar men ham
hain sab se bade sansaar men ham
mazdoor hain ham mazdoor hain ham
26
ishq ke izhaar men har-chand ruswaai to hai
par karoon kya ab tabeeyat aap par aayi to hai
25
nahin har chand kisi gum-shuda jannat ki talash
ik na ik khuld-e-tarb-naak ka armaan hai zaroor
bazm-e-doshamba ki hasrat to nahin hai mujh ko
meri nazaron men koi aur shabistaan hai zaroor
20
har-chand e'tibaar men dhoke bhi hain magar
ye to nahin kisi pe bharosa kiya na jaa.e
27
Nuance
In its original sense, 'har-chand' conveys a concession or acknowledgment of a contrary fact. It is a word of subtlety, allowing the speaker to introduce a counterpoint or a gentle contradiction. In poetry, it becomes a tool to weave complex emotional tapestries, where the heart acknowledges a truth yet holds onto its own desires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'har-chand' to introduce a shift in tone or perspective. It allows for the expression of inner conflict or the juxtaposition of hope against despair. Often used to soften the blow of harsh truths or to highlight the resilience of the human spirit.
Closing Insight
In the dance of words, 'har-chand' is a gentle pivot, a reminder of the heart's capacity to hold contradictions.