Meaning of
jhankaar
झंकार • دکھےگی
English
resonance; tinkling sound
Hindi
गूंज; झंकार
Urdu
گونج; جھانکار
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
sunta hooñ teri yaadon ki jhankaar main
khaabo men chhoota hooñ tire ruksaar main
tere labon pe baithe koi titli bhi
bardaasht kar saka nahin yah haar main
0
vo meri fikr to karta hai magar pyaar nahin
yaanii paazeb men ghunghroo to hai jhankaar nahin
53
har gaam tere ishq ka ikraar hai main hooñ
zanjeer hai zanjeer ki jhankaar hai main hooñ
ai zeest jo sabse badi fankaar hai tu hai
aur tujhse badaa vo jo adakaar hai main hooñ
22
har jaanib ho kar aaya hooñ baatein hain bas yaar vahii
charcha uske chahre ka ya chahre ka shrangaar vahii
achha sab lagta hai par do cheezon ka kaayal hooñ main
khan khan tere kangan ki au paayal ki jhankaar vahii
5
hamaari baat se sab bas KHafaa hote sahi men ab
hamaara dil kahe ab bas yahaañ koi deewana ho
hate baadal yahaañ se aur phir se yaar vo mausam
are jhankaar dardon ka kasak phir se suhaana ho
2
vo meri paazeb kii jhankaar se beemaar hai
to shifaa ta-umr us..ko ab milegi hi nahin
2
zindagi rukh par jo tere chhaai hai yah khaamoshi
aa ise main cheer doon paazeb ki jhankaar se
1
sunta hooñ teri yaadon ki jhankaar main
khaabo men chhoota hooñ tire ruksaar main
tere labon pe baithe koi titli bhi
bardaasht kar saka nahin yah haar main
0
vo meri fikr to karta hai magar pyaar nahin
yaanii paazeb men ghunghroo to hai jhankaar nahin
53
Nuance
The word evokes the delicate and persistent sound that lingers in the air, like the echo of a bell or the rustle of leaves. In poetry, it captures the essence of moments that resonate within the soul, leaving a lasting impression.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'jhankaar' to describe the lingering effects of emotions or memories. It can symbolize the echo of a lover's words or the haunting melody of a distant flute.
Closing Insight
Jhankaar is the sound that remains after the moment has passed, a gentle reminder of what once was.