Meaning of
jaan-e-bahaar
जान-ए-बहार • جان بہار
English
beloved of spring; essence of beauty
Hindi
वसंत की जान; सुंदरता का सार
Urdu
بہار کی جان; حسن کا جوہر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
jin jin pe inaayat hai jin jin se mohabbat hai
un chaahne waalon men meraa bhi shumaar aa.e
phoolon ko sajaaya hai palkon ko bichaaya hai
ai baad-e-saba kah de ab jaan-e-bahaar aa.e
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tu abhii kamsin hai naadaan hai abhii jaan-e-bahaar
ishq kya hai kitna mushkil hai ye samjhaana tujhe
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jin jin pe inaayat hai jin jin se mohabbat hai
un chaahne waalon men meraa bhi shumaar aa.e
phoolon ko sajaaya hai palkon ko bichaaya hai
ai baad-e-saba kah de ab jaan-e-bahaar aa.e
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tu abhii kamsin hai naadaan hai abhii jaan-e-bahaar
ishq kya hai kitna mushkil hai ye samjhaana tujhe
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Nuance
Jaan-e-bahaar evokes the image of a beloved who embodies the freshness and allure of spring. In poetry, it captures the essence of beauty that rejuvenates the soul, much like the arrival of spring after a long winter.
Poetic Usage
Often used to describe a lover whose presence is as refreshing as spring. Symbolizes renewal and the beauty that inspires poets. Contrasts with words that evoke autumn or decay.
Closing Insight
Jaan-e-bahaar is a celebration of beauty's power to renew and inspire. It reminds us of the eternal cycle of seasons and emotions.