Meaning of
jast
जस्त • جست
English
leap; jump; sudden movement
Hindi
उछाल; छलांग; अचानक गति
Urdu
اچھال; چھلانگ; اچانک حرکت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
nahin nahin ha
men ab teri justuju bhi nahin
tujhe bhi bhool ga.e ham tiri khushi ke li.e
25
nahin nigaah men manzil to justuju hi sahi
nahin visaal muyassar to aarzoo hi sahi
52
jala hai jism jahaan dil bhi jal gaya hogaa
kuredte ho jo ab raakh justajoo kya hai
51
ai shaKHs main teri justuju se
be-zaar nahin hooñ thak gaya hooñ
45
nahin nigaah men manzil to justajoo hi sahi
nahin visaal muyassar to aarzoo hi sahi
42
pa sakenge na umr bhar jis ko
justuju aaj bhi usii ki hai
37
tiri justuju men nikle to ajab saraab dekhe
kabhi shab ko din kaha hai kabhi din men KHvaab dekhe
35
burii sarishta na badli jagah badlne se
chaman men aa ke bhi kaanta gulaab ho na sakaa
33
marne ka hai khyaal na jeene ki aarzoo
bas hai mujhe to vasl ke mausam ki justajoo
30
tere baghair bhi to ghaneemat hai zindagi
KHud ko ganwa ke kaun teri justuju kare
27
nahin nahin ha
men ab teri justuju bhi nahin
tujhe bhi bhool ga.e ham tiri khushi ke li.e
25
nahin nigaah men manzil to justuju hi sahi
nahin visaal muyassar to aarzoo hi sahi
52
Nuance
In its original sense, 'jast' captures the essence of a sudden, energetic movement. Poetry has embraced this word to symbolize not just physical leaps but also leaps of faith, moments of courage, and the sudden surges of emotion that propel us forward.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'jast' to depict moments of transformation or revelation. It can signify a break from the mundane, a sudden insight, or the courage to embrace change.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'jast' embodies the spirit of daring and transformation. It reminds us of the power in taking leaps, both literal and metaphorical.