Meaning of
odhni
ओढ़नी • اوڑھنی
English
veil; scarf
Hindi
घूंघट; दुपट्टा
Urdu
گھونگھٹ; دوپٹہ
Origin
Hindi
Ash'aar
hai tere ishq kii ye odhni jo dil ne pahni haina nazarein fer mujhse tu judaai ab na sahni hai
le chahe roop kitne par na badlega kabhi ye sach
kii har ik roop shri hi sang naarayana ke rahni hai
0
tere daaman men sitaare hain to honge ai falak
mujh ko apni maa ki mailee odhni achchhii lagii
36
abr jab bhi guzarte hain gali se
rang chura lete hai teri odhni se
5
hamaari ho rahi chaaron taraf hai kirkiri shaayad
KHushi se choom baitha jab tumhaari odhni shaayad
kabhi bosa kabhi aañsu kabhi tanhaaiyaan dete
isee se aur badhti ja rahi hai aashiqi shaayad
2
teri chaahat ke ham bhi thode se haqdaar ban jaayen
yahii hasrat hai teri odhni ke taar ban jaayen
yaqeen hamko nahin hota kabhi pahli muhabbat ka
tamannaa hai tumhaare aakhiri ham pyaar ban jaayen
2
hai tere ishq kii ye odhni jo dil ne pahni haina nazarein fer mujhse tu judaai ab na sahni hai
le chahe roop kitne par na badlega kabhi ye sach
kii har ik roop shri hi sang naarayana ke rahni hai
0
tere daaman men sitaare hain to honge ai falak
mujh ko apni maa ki mailee odhni achchhii lagii
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Nuance
The 'odhni' is a symbol of modesty and grace, often associated with femininity and cultural identity. In poetry, it can represent concealment, mystery, or the gentle embrace of tradition.
Poetic Usage
Poets may use 'odhni' to evoke themes of mystery and tradition. It can symbolize the hidden depths of a character or the gentle protection of cultural heritage.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'odhni' wraps the reader in layers of cultural richness and enigmatic beauty.