Meaning of
havas
हवस • ہوس
English
lust; desire; craving
Hindi
वासना; इच्छा; लालसा
Urdu
خواہش; آرزو; تمنا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
teer khaane ki havas hai to jigar paida kar
sarfaroshi ki tamannaa hai to sar paida kar
30
koi haseen badan jin ki dastaras men nahin
yahii kaheinge ki kuchh faaeda havas men nahin
109
na hua naseeb qaraar ae jaan havas ae qaraar bhi ab nahin
tira intizaar bahut kiya tira intizaar bhi ab nahin
tujhe kya khabar mah o saal ne ha
men kaise zakham diye yahaañ
tiri yaadgaar thii ik khalish tiri yaadgaar bhi ab nahin
86
rang-o-ras ki havas aur bas
mas'ala dastaras aur bas
yoon buni hain ragein jism ki
ek nas tas se mas aur bas
71
ek hi to havas rahi hai ha
men
apni haalat tabaah ki jaa.e
57
kaun se shauq kis havas ka nahin
dil meri jaan tere bas ka nahin
48
ye gahra raaz hai iska badan ko kha hi jaati hai
mohabbat paak hokar bhi havas tak aa hi jaati hai
42
talash ham ko kisi bhi badan ki hai hi nahin
havas ki bhookh hamaare zehan ki hai hi nahin
kisi se bichhde to koi fana nahin hota
qaza ki baat to ab ke zaman ki hai hi nahin
35
ishq koi havas ka khel nahin
yaanii bas dastaras ka khel nahin
zindagi to bahut hi achchhii hai
haan magar apne bas ka khel nahin
32
ye ishq-vishq ka qissa tamaam ho jaa.e
safed daadhi havas ki ghulaam ho jaa.e
jawaan ladkiyon boodhon se tum raho hushyaarna jaane kaun kahaan aasaaram ho jaa.e
30
teer khaane ki havas hai to jigar paida kar
sarfaroshi ki tamannaa hai to sar paida kar
30
koi haseen badan jin ki dastaras men nahin
yahii kaheinge ki kuchh faaeda havas men nahin
109
Nuance
In its original sense, 'havas' conveys a deep, often overpowering desire or craving that can consume one's thoughts. In poetry, this word is used to explore the intensity of human longing, whether for love, power, or material wealth, often highlighting the turmoil it brings.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'havas' to depict the consuming nature of desire. It can symbolize the inner conflict between spiritual aspirations and worldly cravings. The word contrasts with 'ishq', which denotes a purer, more selfless form of love.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'havas' serves as a mirror to the human soul's deepest yearnings and the chaos they can unleash.