Meaning of
rim-jhim
रिम-झिम • رم جھم
English
drizzle; gentle rain
Hindi
फुहार; हल्की बारिश
Urdu
بوندا باندی; ہلکی بارش
Origin
Hindi
Ash'aar
yahii to bas haqeeqat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
mujhe tum se muhabbat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
ye duniya kya mujhe kuchh bhi mile main chhod saktaa hooñ
mujhe bas teri chaahat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
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uski to aañkhen men hi bijli aur baadal hain base
aankhoñ se rim-jhim prem ko hamne chhalakte dekha hai
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jin aankhoñ men gham ke baadal hote hain
un
men rimjhim-rimjhim hoti rahtii hai
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tum to rimjhim ho tum to music bhi ho
dekhna bhi hai tum ko to sunna bhi hai
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bahut naazuk mirii haalat dukhon ka yaar mela main
bataaun kya udaasi ko bahut sarkaar jhela main
mujhe tum chhodkar KHush ho bahut KHush ho magar sach men
suno rimjhim tumhaare bin akela hooñ akela main
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yahii to bas haqeeqat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
mujhe tum se muhabbat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
ye duniya kya mujhe kuchh bhi mile main chhod saktaa hooñ
mujhe bas teri chaahat hai samjhti kyuuñ nahin rimjhim
0
uski to aañkhen men hi bijli aur baadal hain base
aankhoñ se rim-jhim prem ko hamne chhalakte dekha hai
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Nuance
The word 'rim-jhim' evokes the gentle, rhythmic sound of raindrops falling softly, creating a soothing and calming atmosphere. In poetry, it often symbolizes renewal, nostalgia, and the tender moments of introspection that rain inspires.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'rim-jhim' to evoke the delicate beauty of rain. It is often contrasted with the harshness of storms, highlighting the gentle and nurturing aspects of nature. The word can also suggest a longing for past moments or a quiet contemplation of life's transient beauty.
Closing Insight
In its gentle cadence, 'rim-jhim' captures the soul's quiet yearning and the earth's tender embrace.