Meaning of
khanda-lab
ख़ंदा-लब • خندہ لب
English
smiling lips; cheerful expression
Hindi
मुस्कुराते होंठ; प्रसन्न भाव
Urdu
مسکراتے لب; خوشگوار اظہار
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
us kii jaanib dekh raha hooñ le kar sau imkaan
kajraari aañkhen hain jis kii khanda-lab pahchaan
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mujh...ko to darkaar nahin hai samjha kar
par dil ko inkaar nahin hai samjha kar
beshak tumko dekh ke kuchh kuchh hota hai
aisa pahli baar nahin hai samjha kar
imshab tumko rok to luun apne ghar men
chat hai बस,दीवार nahin hai samjha kar
khanda-lab vo sab se hañs kar milta hai
ai dil ye izhaar nahin hai samjha kar
pyaar vyaar maine sab karke dekh liya
in baaton men saar nahin hai samjha kar
badan mere tu tan-aasaani maang raha
hisse men itwaar. nahin hai samjha kar
ek nahin do job laga dete tumko
mauji ki sarkaar nahin hai samjha kar
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us kii jaanib dekh raha hooñ le kar sau imkaan
kajraari aañkhen hain jis kii khanda-lab pahchaan
0
mujh...ko to darkaar nahin hai samjha kar
par dil ko inkaar nahin hai samjha kar
beshak tumko dekh ke kuchh kuchh hota hai
aisa pahli baar nahin hai samjha kar
imshab tumko rok to luun apne ghar men
chat hai बस,दीवार nahin hai samjha kar
khanda-lab vo sab se hañs kar milta hai
ai dil ye izhaar nahin hai samjha kar
pyaar vyaar maine sab karke dekh liya
in baaton men saar nahin hai samjha kar
badan mere tu tan-aasaani maang raha
hisse men itwaar. nahin hai samjha kar
ek nahin do job laga dete tumko
mauji ki sarkaar nahin hai samjha kar
2
Nuance
Khanda-lab suggests a gentle, welcoming demeanor. It conveys warmth and an openness to joy, often used to depict a serene and contented state of being.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khanda-lab' to describe characters or moments filled with genuine happiness. It contrasts with somber or melancholic imagery, bringing lightness and hope into the verse.
Closing Insight
Khanda-lab embodies the quiet strength found in joy and contentment.