Meaning of
khushbuon
ख़ुश्बुओं • خوشبوؤں
English
fragrances; scents; aromas
Hindi
सुगंध; महक; खुशबू
Urdu
خوشبو; مہک; عطر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
hamaare darwaaze yuñ raat bhar khatkate rahte hain
shaayad tere aane ki raah takte rahte hain
zehan hamesha khushbuon se bhara rehta hai
teri yaadon ke phool mehakte rahte hain
1
khushbuon se naha ke chaand aaya
kis qadar jagmaga ke chaand aaya
bad-naseebi hai meri aankhoñ ki
mask munh pe laga ke chaand aaya
32
tere paayal ki khushbuon ki khanak
dhadkanoon ko badhaate jaati hai
4
bade ho kar samajhdari to mujh...ko aa gaii lekin
vo ladka kho gaya jo khushbuon se baat karta tha
2
hamaare darwaaze yuñ raat bhar khatkate rahte hain
shaayad tere aane ki raah takte rahte hain
zehan hamesha khushbuon se bhara rehta hai
teri yaadon ke phool mehakte rahte hain
1
khushbuon se naha ke chaand aaya
kis qadar jagmaga ke chaand aaya
bad-naseebi hai meri aankhoñ ki
mask munh pe laga ke chaand aaya
32
Nuance
Khushbuon evokes the delicate and ephemeral nature of scents, often linked to memories and emotions. In poetry, it symbolizes the unseen yet deeply felt presence of love and longing.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'khushbuon' to convey the essence of nostalgia and yearning. It often accompanies imagery of nature, such as flowers and gardens, enhancing the sensory experience of the verse.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'khushbuon' lingers like a gentle whisper, a reminder of the unseen beauty that surrounds us.