Meaning of
jaan-e-jahaan
जान-ए-जहाँ • جان جہاں
English
soul of the world; essence of existence
Hindi
दुनिया की आत्मा; अस्तित्व का सार
Urdu
جانِ جہاں; وجود کا جوہر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
baarish ki boond meri hatheli pe kya giri
soorat tumhaari jaan-e-jahaan yaad aa gaii
0
ho ga.e raam jo tum gair se e jaan-e-jahaan
jal rahi hai dil-e-pur-noor ki lanka dekho
30
Hain kaii ehsaan fir is baar main kyuun karze mein huun
2
ab gid-gidane ki nahin aadat mirii jaan-e-jahaan
bechain dil tha jo kabhi barbaad kar daala maine
1
dil ne himmat to jutaai thii magar jaan-e-jahaan
chaah kar bhi tiri dahleez pe aaya na gaya
1
baarish ki boond meri hatheli pe kya giri
soorat tumhaari jaan-e-jahaan yaad aa gaii
0
ho ga.e raam jo tum gair se e jaan-e-jahaan
jal rahi hai dil-e-pur-noor ki lanka dekho
30
Nuance
Jaan-e-jahaan conveys the idea of someone or something being the very heart of the universe. In poetry, it often refers to a beloved who is central to the poet's world, embodying all that is cherished.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express deep affection and admiration. It can symbolize the beloved as the source of all joy and meaning.
Closing Insight
Jaan-e-jahaan embodies the profound connection between love and existence.