Meaning of
tilism-e
तिलस्म-ए • طلسم
English
magic; enchantment; spell
Hindi
जादू; मोहिनी; मंत्र
Urdu
جادو; سحر; طلسم
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
hamko chadha hai shauq usii ek qism ka
karne lage hain ab to nasha ham bhi jism ka
ab ham bhi aane lag ga.e hain uske kaabu men
aisa mateen jaal hai uske tilism ka
0
tilism-e-yaar ye pahluu nikaal leta hai
ki pattharon se bhi khushboo nikaal leta hai
hai be-lihaaz kuchh aisa ki aankh lagte hi
vo sar ke neeche se baazu nikaal leta hai
77
ye kya tilism hai kyun raat bhar siskata hooñ
vo kaun hai jo diyon men jala raha hai mujhe
7
aap par ham jo tilismaat karenge hi nahin
zaahiran aap mulaqaat karenge hi nahin
KHair qismat ka likha kaun badal paaya hai
aisa karte hain ki ham baat karenge hi nahin
2
tilismi ho gayi ghazlein sadaa ke vaaste meri
pada jab aks ghazalon par tire dasht-e-hinaai ka
1
baat karna chahta hooñ us khuda se roo-b-roo
kha na jaa.e mujh ko meri ye tilismi justuju
1
hamko chadha hai shauq usii ek qism ka
karne lage hain ab to nasha ham bhi jism ka
ab ham bhi aane lag ga.e hain uske kaabu men
aisa mateen jaal hai uske tilism ka
0
tilism-e-yaar ye pahluu nikaal leta hai
ki pattharon se bhi khushboo nikaal leta hai
hai be-lihaaz kuchh aisa ki aankh lagte hi
vo sar ke neeche se baazu nikaal leta hai
77
Nuance
The word 'tilism-e' conjures images of mysterious forces and hidden realms. It suggests a world where reality blurs with fantasy, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. In poetry, 'tilism-e' often symbolizes the enchanting power of love or the allure of the unknown.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tilism-e' to evoke the magical aspects of life and love. It can represent the captivating beauty of a moment or the mystical journey of the soul.
Closing Insight
'Tilism-e' invites us to see beyond the mundane, to embrace the wonder that lies in the unseen corners of existence.