Meaning of
khwaishen
ख़्वाइशें • خواہشیں
English
desires; wishes
Hindi
इच्छाएँ; अभिलाषाएँ
Urdu
خواہشات; تمنائیں
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
na khwaahishein bachi mirii ki bad-maza hai zindagina zindagi KHaraab ho to kya hui vo dil
lagii
3
jaan-leva theen khwaahishein warna
vasl se intizaar achha tha
74
hazaaron khwaahishein aisi ki har KHvaahish pe dam nikle
bahut nikle mire armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
35
sab khwaahishein poori hon faraaz aisa nahin hai
jaise kaii ashaar mukammal nahin hote
34
mujhe bhi apni qismat par hamesha naaz rehta hai
suna hai khwaahishein unki bhi sharminda nahin rahtii
suna hai vo bhi ab tak khaaye baithi hain kaii shauhar
bahut din tak meri bhi beeviyaan zinda nahin rahtii
26
badan ki khwaahishein sab ke dilon men jag rahi hain par
muhabbat ke li.e ab to ishaarat kaun karta hai
tujhe to qadr thodii bhi na thii meri muhabbat ki
bataa de ab tere dil par hukoomat kaun karta hai
16
mujhe maaloom hai tujh se muhabbat ho nahin sakti
tere lehje men thodii si bhi chaahat ho nahin sakti
badan ki KHvaahishen jab hone lagti hai muhabbat men
to phir aisi muhabbat men yuñ shiddat ho nahin sakti
16
thii khwaahishein tujh se bahut saari mujhe
thii zindagi tu kuchh bahut pyaari mujhe
11
agar zaahir karunga aasmaañ par khwaahishein apni
mujhe is baat ka dar hai sitaare toot jaayenge
4
muflisi men khwaahishein gar paalo to
phir gala unka dabana padta hai
4
na khwaahishein bachi mirii ki bad-maza hai zindagina zindagi KHaraab ho to kya hui vo dil
lagii
3
jaan-leva theen khwaahishein warna
vasl se intizaar achha tha
74
Nuance
In its original sense, 'khwaishen' refers to the desires that dwell within the heart, often unspoken yet deeply felt. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the vast landscape of human longing, whether for love, success, or spiritual fulfillment.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'khwaishen' to evoke the bittersweet nature of longing. It can represent unfulfilled dreams or the eternal hope that drives human spirit. In contrast to 'arzoo', which may imply a more immediate desire, 'khwaishen' carries a sense of enduring yearning.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'khwaishen' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's deepest yearnings. It is a testament to the enduring nature of human desire.