Meaning of
sukhan-fahm
सुख़न-फ़हम • سخن فہم
English
understanding of poetry; appreciation of eloquence
Hindi
कविता की समझ; वाक्पटुता की सराहना
Urdu
شاعری کی سمجھ; فصاحت کی قدر
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
main nahin chahta hooñ aap sukhan-fahmi hon dost
main nahin chahta hooñ aap ko tanhaa karen aap
0
sukhanfahmon ki bastii men sukhun ki zindagi kam hai
jahaan shaair ziyaada hain wahaan par shaayri kam hai
main jugnoo hooñ ujaale men bhala kya ahmiyat meri
vahaañ le jaaie mujh...ko jahaan par raushni kam hai
40
tum ko daava hai sukhan-fahmi ka
jaao ghalib ke taraf-daar bano
24
main nahin chahta hooñ aap sukhan-fahmi hon dost
main nahin chahta hooñ aap ko tanhaa karen aap
0
sukhanfahmon ki bastii men sukhun ki zindagi kam hai
jahaan shaair ziyaada hain wahaan par shaayri kam hai
main jugnoo hooñ ujaale men bhala kya ahmiyat meri
vahaañ le jaaie mujh...ko jahaan par raushni kam hai
40
Nuance
In its essence, 'sukhan-fahm' refers to someone who possesses a deep understanding of poetry and eloquence. It is not merely about reading or listening but about feeling the soul of the words. In poetry, this term has been expanded to signify a person who can perceive the subtle emotions and the unspoken depth in verses.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'sukhan-fahm' to describe a discerning audience or a beloved who truly understands the poet's heart. It contrasts with those who hear but do not listen, see but do not perceive.
Closing Insight
To be 'sukhan-fahm' is to dwell in the realm of unspoken beauty. It is a rare gift, a bridge between the heart and the word.