Meaning of
tavaan
तवाँ • تواں
English
strength; vitality; energy
Hindi
शक्ति; जीवन शक्ति; ऊर्जा
Urdu
قوت; زندگی کی طاقت; توانائی
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
ye jo awaam hai is ko tu na-tawan na samajh
isi awaam ne ik saltanat dhaa daali
0
nahin majnoon se dil qavi lekin
yaar us na-tawan ke ham bhi hain
21
ishq ik meer bhari patthar hai
kab ye tujh na-tawan se uthata hai
15
munsif se apne haq men kya bole na-tawan phir
jab ek ho ga.e hon dono taraf ke shaahid
1
jagaaya hai ha
men kambakht kisne
bacha tha saatwaan fera hamaara
1
saahil bhi dost door hai kashtii bhi na-tawan
mujh ko to lautna bhi hai tujh ko utaar ke
0
ye jo awaam hai is ko tu na-tawan na samajh
isi awaam ne ik saltanat dhaa daali
0
nahin majnoon se dil qavi lekin
yaar us na-tawan ke ham bhi hain
21
Nuance
Tavaan embodies the essence of life force, the vigor that propels existence. In poetry, it is not just physical strength but an inner vitality that fuels the spirit, a dynamic force that defies stagnation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use tavaan to evoke the relentless energy of youth, the indomitable spirit that refuses to yield. It is often contrasted with weariness, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.
Closing Insight
Tavaan is the pulse of life, a testament to the enduring spirit that animates existence.