Meaning of
hataasha
हताशा • ہتاشا
English
despair; hopelessness
Hindi
निराशा; आशाहीनता
Urdu
مایوسی; ناامیدی
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
pahle to zindagi ik hataasha lagii
socha samjha to mahangi asaasa lagii
tab kahiin logon ne jaanwar pale jab
unko insaaniyat ek jhaansa lagii
1
jo badal sakti hai is duniya ke mausam ka mizaajus yuva peedhi ke chehre kii hataasha dekhiye
11
kabhi KHaamosh rahkar bhi tamasha dekh leta hooñ
sukoon men hooñ zamaane ki hataasha dekh leta hooñ
2
pahle to zindagi ik hataasha lagii
socha samjha to mahangi asaasa lagii
tab kahiin logon ne jaanwar pale jab
unko insaaniyat ek jhaansa lagii
1
jo badal sakti hai is duniya ke mausam ka mizaajus yuva peedhi ke chehre kii hataasha dekhiye
11
Nuance
Hataasha evokes a deep sense of despair, a feeling of being engulfed by hopelessness. In poetry, it often represents the emotional abyss one falls into when dreams shatter and aspirations fade.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use hataasha to explore themes of existential dread and the human condition. It contrasts with fleeting moments of joy, highlighting the transient nature of happiness.
Closing Insight
Hataasha reminds us of the delicate balance between hope and despair. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.