Meaning of
tanhaai
तंहाई • تنہائی
English
loneliness; solitude
Hindi
अकेलापन; एकांत
Urdu
تنہائی; خلوت
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
tanhaaiyaan tumhaara pata poochhti raheen
shab-bhar tumhaari yaad ne sone nahin diya
46
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
main hooñ dil hai tanhaaii hai
tum bhi hote achha hota
74
dard muhabbat tanhaaii hai ladkon men
kisne afwaah failaai hai ladkon men
ik dooje se kate kate se rahte hain
kya koi ladki aayi hai ladko men
63
tanhaaii ye tanj kare hai tanhaa kyuuñ hai
yaar kahaan hai aage peeche chalne waale
62
naap raha tha ek udaasi ki gehraai
haath pakadkar waapas laayi hai tanhaaii
vasl dinon ko kaafi chhota kar deta hai
hijr badha deta hai raaton ki lambaai
60
maut ne saari raat hamaari nabz tatoli
aisa marne ka maahol banaya hamne
ghar se nikle chauk ga.e phir park men baithe
tanhaaii ko jagah-jagah bikhrāya hamne
59
ham dono mil kar bhi dilon ki tanhaaii men bhatkenge
paagal kuchh to soch ye tune kaisi shakl banaai hai
54
zindagi shaayad isee ka naam hai
dooriyaan majbooriyaan tanhaaiyaan
50
shor ki is bheed men KHaamosh tanhaaii si tum
zindagi hai dhoop to mad-mast purvaai si tum
chahe mehfil men rahoon chahe akelaa men rahoon
goonjti rahtii ho mujh men shokh shehnai si tum
49
tanhaaiyaan tumhaara pata poochhti raheen
shab-bhar tumhaari yaad ne sone nahin diya
46
meri tanhaaii dekhenge to hairat hi karenge log
mohabbat chhod denge ya mohabbat hi karenge log
134
Nuance
In its original sense, 'tanhaai' evokes the state of being alone, a physical separation from others. However, in poetry, it transcends mere solitude, becoming a profound emotional landscape where the soul wanders in introspection and longing.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'tanhaai' to explore themes of existential reflection and emotional depth. It is a space where the heart converses with silence, where memories echo, and where the self seeks understanding.
Closing Insight
In the realm of poetry, 'tanhaai' is not just absence but a presence of its own, a silent companion on the journey within.