Meaning of
jashn
जश्न • جشن
English
celebration; festivity
Hindi
उत्सव; पर्व
Urdu
جشن; تہوار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
khabar mere chale jaane ki sab ko mil gaii hogii
kisi ka jashn hogaa ab koi maatam manaayega
5
gumaan hai ya kisi vishwas men hai
s
abhii achchhe dinon ki aas men hai
ye kaisa jashn hai ghar waapsi ka
abhii to raam hi vanvaas men hai
66
jeet hooñ jashne muqaddar hooñ main
theek se dekh sikandar hooñ main
38
mehfil men teri yuñ hi rahe jashn-e-charaagaan
aankhoñ men hi ye raat guzar jaa.e to achha
37
phir is ke baad manaaya na jashn khushboo ka
lahu men doobi thii fasl-e-bahaar kya karte
35
jo buzurgo ki duaon ke deeyon se raushan
roz us ghar men diwali ka jashn hota hai
26
dulhan banii hui hain raahen
jashn manao saal-e-nau ke
23
kis ki holi jashn-e-nau-rozi hai aaj
surkh may se saaqiya dastaar rang
19
kar diya qurbaan ik KHvaahish miyaan
dushman-e-jaan ab manao jashn tum
11
ki ik iint au gir gaii zindagi ki
naye saal ke jashn men doobe hain sab
9
khabar mere chale jaane ki sab ko mil gaii hogii
kisi ka jashn hogaa ab koi maatam manaayega
5
gumaan hai ya kisi vishwas men hai
s
abhii achchhe dinon ki aas men hai
ye kaisa jashn hai ghar waapsi ka
abhii to raam hi vanvaas men hai
66
Nuance
Jashn evokes the spirit of joy and communal gathering. In poetry, it often symbolizes the exuberance of life, the moments when hearts come together in shared happiness.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'jashn' to depict scenes of joy and celebration. It can contrast with solitude, highlighting the warmth of togetherness. The word often brings to life the vibrancy of festivals.
Closing Insight
Jashn is a reminder of life's shared joys, a poetic embrace of celebration and unity.