Meaning of
qasmen
क़स्में • قسمیں
English
oaths; promises
Hindi
क़समें; वादे
Urdu
قسمیں; وعدے
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
mere sir ki jhoothi qasmen khaane waale
sochte honge ki main mar jaaunga dost
5
isi
li.e to sabse zyaada bhaati ho
kitne sacche dil se jhoothi qasmen khaati ho
238
qasmen vaade darwaaze to theek hain par
khaamoshi ko tod nahin saka hooñ main
70
tum bhi ulti ulti baatein poochte ho
ham bhi kaisi kaisi qasmen khaate hain
60
mire ghar kyun le aate ho gali bazaar ki baatein
chidhaati hain mujhe jhoothe bike akhbaar ki baatein
mukarta hai hamesha tu ki.e vaade nibhaane se
tere vaade tiri qasmen hui sarkaar ki baatein
54
chalo phir se milen ham ajnabi bankar
chalo phir se vafaa ki qasmen ham khaayein
46
had se badh kar haseen lagte ho
jhooti qasmen zaroor khaaya karo
43
meri neenden uda rakkhi hai tum ne
ye kaise KHvaab dikhlaati ho jaanaan
kisi din dekhna mar jaaunga main
meri qasmen bahut khaati ho jaanaan
41
jise na aane kii qasmen main de ke aaya hooñ
usii ke qadmon kii aahat ka intizaar bhi hai
20
use kya hi pata hogaa ibadat kis ko kahte hai
mujhe poocha jo karti thii mohabbat kis ko kahte hai
sabhi vaadein sabhi qasmen sanam nikle mahaj kisse
tasavvur se main ne seekha haqeeqat kis ko kahte hai
12
mere sir ki jhoothi qasmen khaane waale
sochte honge ki main mar jaaunga dost
5
isi
li.e to sabse zyaada bhaati ho
kitne sacche dil se jhoothi qasmen khaati ho
238
Nuance
Qasmen carries the weight of solemn promises and the gravity of oaths sworn in earnest. In poetry, it reflects the binding nature of words and the trust placed in them, often exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'qasmen' to delve into the sanctity of promises. It contrasts with fleeting words, emphasizing the enduring impact of vows. The word often appears in contexts of love and trust.
Closing Insight
Qasmen are the threads of trust, weaving the fabric of human connection in poetry's tapestry.