Meaning of
khankhan
खनखन • کھنکھن
English
jingling; tinkling
Hindi
खनक; झंकार
Urdu
کھنک; جھنکار
Origin
Unknown
Ash'aar
kabhi main she'r kahtaa hooñ kabhi gazlen banata hooñ
sukhanvar main hooñ mufalis so use aise manaata hooñ
hooñ ghar ke haal se waqif so roti ko nahin kahtaa
magar jab had se baahar ho to bartan khankhantaat hooñ
1
maine jaisi chaahi thii na waisi in
men khankhan nain
jitne pyaare haath hain tere utne pyaare kangan nain
82
teri muskaan se ye jeb aise khankhnaate hain
raaeson ki tarah hi dekhiye ham muskuraate hain
2
kabhi main she'r kahtaa hooñ kabhi gazlen banata hooñ
sukhanvar main hooñ mufalis so use aise manaata hooñ
hooñ ghar ke haal se waqif so roti ko nahin kahtaa
magar jab had se baahar ho to bartan khankhantaat hooñ
1
maine jaisi chaahi thii na waisi in
men khankhan nain
jitne pyaare haath hain tere utne pyaare kangan nain
82
Nuance
The sound of 'khankhan' evokes a delicate and lively atmosphere, reminiscent of anklets or bangles in motion. In poetry, it captures the essence of movement and the subtle music of life, often symbolizing joy and festivity.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khankhan' to evoke the image of a beloved adorned with jewelry. It can symbolize the presence of someone cherished, the music of their arrival, or the echo of their laughter.
Closing Insight
In the gentle chime of 'khankhan', one finds the poetry of life's subtle joys.