Meaning of
tamaashbeen
तमाशबीं • تماشبین
English
spectator; onlooker
Hindi
दर्शक; देखने वाला
Urdu
تماشائی; دیکھنے والا
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye ab se pahle hamesha tamashbeen lagii
hayaat maut ki aaghosh men haseen lagii
0
main na to kasoorwaar tha na be-gunaah hi
haan main bhi tamashbeen bheed ka hi hissa tha
4
tire firaq men bhi ishq par yaqeen dekhkar
bahut udaas hain mujhe tamashbeen dekhkar
jo zindagi guzaarni thii saath men tire kabhi
guzaarta hooñ ab tira main last seen dekhkar
1
ye ab se pahle hamesha tamashbeen lagii
hayaat maut ki aaghosh men haseen lagii
0
main na to kasoorwaar tha na be-gunaah hi
haan main bhi tamashbeen bheed ka hi hissa tha
4
Nuance
Originally, 'tamaashbeen' refers to someone who watches events unfold. In poetry, it captures the passive observer's role, often reflecting on life's transient nature and the distance between experience and observation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tamaashbeen' to explore themes of detachment and reflection. It contrasts with words that imply active participation or engagement.
Closing Insight
'Tamaashbeen' in poetry invites contemplation on the observer's silent witness to life's unfolding drama.