Meaning of
jisht
ज़िश्त • جشت
English
life; existence; being
Hindi
जीवन; अस्तित्व; होना
Urdu
زندگی; وجود; ہونا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ana ne khol dii chhatri hamaare darmiyaañ varna
bahut dushvaariyaañ hoti guzishta raat baarish men
1
ye tere khat ye teri KHushboo ye tere khwaab-o-khayaal
mataa-e-jaan hain tere kaul aur qasam ki tarah
guzishta saal maine inhen ginkar rakha tha
kisi gareeb ki jodi hui rakam ki tarah
74
guzishta saal shaayad theek se maara nahin tha
ye raavan is baras phir saamne tankar khada hai
33
guzishta saal koi maslahat rahi hogii
guzishta saal ke sukh ab ke saal de maula
28
har nafs umr-e-guzishta kii hai mayyat faani
zindagi naam hai mar mar ke ji.e jaane ka
16
guzishta saal ke zakhamo hare-bhare rahna
juloos ab ke baras bhi yahiin se niklega
10
jo hanste hain muhabbat ki kahaanii par
taras khaate nahin aankhoñ ke paani par
guzishta saalon se dariyaa ufaan par hai
ki paani mar mita ho jaise paani par
4
sar patak ke ro raha hooñ main guzishta raat se
chhod jaane ko kaha tha usne mujhse KHvaab men
3
vo guzishta dinon muyassar tha
ye mah-o-saal mere haq men nahin
2
mil hi jaata hai parastish karne vaala
koi ladki zisht-roo hoti nahin hai
1
ana ne khol dii chhatri hamaare darmiyaañ varna
bahut dushvaariyaañ hoti guzishta raat baarish men
1
ye tere khat ye teri KHushboo ye tere khwaab-o-khayaal
mataa-e-jaan hain tere kaul aur qasam ki tarah
guzishta saal maine inhen ginkar rakha tha
kisi gareeb ki jodi hui rakam ki tarah
74
Nuance
In its original sense, 'jisht' refers to the very essence of being alive, the pulse of existence that courses through every living entity. In poetry, this word often expands to encompass the struggles and triumphs of life, the unseen threads that weave the fabric of our days.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'jisht' to explore the depth of human experience. It can evoke the beauty of a fleeting moment or the weight of a lifetime. It contrasts with words that denote mere survival, highlighting the richness of truly living.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'jisht' becomes a mirror reflecting the myriad hues of life. It invites contemplation on what it truly means to exist.