Meaning of
mahv-e-yaas
महव-ए-यास • محو یاس
English
absorbed in despair; engulfed in hopelessness
Hindi
निराशा में डूबा; निराशा में घिरा
Urdu
مایوسی میں محو; ناامیدی میں گھرا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main aaj sog manana sikhaane vaala hooñ
idhar ko aayen jinhen mahv-e-yaas hona hai
12
chand kaliyaan nashaat ki chun kar muddaton mahv-e-yaas rehta hooñ
teraa milnaa khushi ki baat sahi tujh se mil kar udaas rehta hooñ
49
main aaj sog manana sikhaane vaala hooñ
idhar ko aayen jinhen mahv-e-yaas hona hai
12
chand kaliyaan nashaat ki chun kar muddaton mahv-e-yaas rehta hooñ
teraa milnaa khushi ki baat sahi tujh se mil kar udaas rehta hooñ
49
Nuance
The phrase conveys a deep immersion in feelings of despair, where hope seems distant. In poetry, it often symbolizes a profound emotional state, where the soul grapples with the absence of light.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to express the depths of sorrow and the struggle to find hope. It can contrast with moments of joy or enlightenment. Often, it highlights the resilience required to overcome despair.
Closing Insight
In its poetic resonance, it speaks to the soul's quest for light amidst shadows.