Meaning of
jaavedaani
जावेदानी • جاویدانی
English
eternity; immortality
Hindi
अनंतता; अमरता
Urdu
ابدیت; لافانیت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ishq karne ka shauq rakhte ho gar
jurat-e hijr ae jaavedaani bhi rakh
0
kya kaha ishq jaavedaani hai
aakhiri baar mil rahi ho kya
45
kuchh is li.e bhi teri aarzoo nahin hai mujhe
main chahta hooñ meraa ishq jaavedaani ho
28
labon par tishnagi chaahat ki jaavedaani hone tak
raha thehra ana saagar ki paani paani hone tak
2
mere rukh ki hañsi hontho ka naghma ban gaii thii vo
hayaat-e-jaavedaani ka asaasa ban gaii thii vo
batao kya sunaau dastaan main apni furqat ki
bichhad ke mujhse chaltaa firta laashaa ban gaii thii vo
1
davaaon ka asar faani hai lekin
duaon ka asar hai jaavedaani
1
Agar ye ishq wakai mein aarzi nahin hai jawedani hai
1
ishq karne ka shauq rakhte ho gar
jurat-e hijr ae jaavedaani bhi rakh
0
kya kaha ishq jaavedaani hai
aakhiri baar mil rahi ho kya
45
Nuance
Jaavedaani evokes the timeless essence of existence, a state beyond the confines of mortal life. In poetry, it captures the yearning for permanence in a transient world, a longing for the eternal amidst the ephemeral.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use jaavedaani to express the desire for an eternal love or legacy. It contrasts with the fleeting nature of human experiences. It can also symbolize the undying spirit or soul.
Closing Insight
Jaavedaani whispers of the infinite, a gentle reminder of the soul's enduring journey.