Meaning of
khush-fahm
ख़ुश-फ़हम • خوش فہم
English
optimistic; hopeful; naive
Hindi
आशावादी; उम्मीद से भरा; भोला
Urdu
پر امید; امید سے بھرپور; بھولا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
maar deti hai adaakaari unhen
jeete hain jo dil men khushfahmi li.e
1
ab tak dil-e-khush-fahm ko tujhse hain ummeedein
ye aakhiri shamaein bhi bujhaane ke li.e aa
28
ho mubarak aapko khush-fahmi saal-e-nau ki par
hamko guzre vaqt ka maatam manaane deejie
6
saari haq baaton se parda uth gaya
kya vaham kya khush-fahm sab kuchh khatm
5
isee khush-fahmi ne zinda rakha mujh...ko
ki vo mujhse bichhad kar jee nahin saka
5
kabhi ye shaaz-o-naadir the rahin khush-fahmiyan kya kya
3
maar deti hai adaakaari unhen
jeete hain jo dil men khushfahmi li.e
1
ab tak dil-e-khush-fahm ko tujhse hain ummeedein
ye aakhiri shamaein bhi bujhaane ke li.e aa
28
Nuance
Khush-fahm suggests a mind that sees the world through a lens of optimism and hope. It carries a sense of innocence, sometimes bordering on naivety, where the heart chooses to believe in the goodness of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use khush-fahm to portray characters who remain hopeful despite adversity. It can reflect a child's innocent belief in fairy tales or an elder's enduring faith in humanity. It contrasts with cynicism and despair.
Closing Insight
Khush-fahm embodies the gentle strength of hope. It reminds us that belief can be a powerful force against the shadows.