Meaning of
tilism
तिलिस्म • طلسم
English
magic; enchantment; illusion
Hindi
जादू; मोह; भ्रम
Urdu
جادو; سحر; فریب
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
Originally, 'tilism' refers to a magical or enchanted state, often associated with spells or illusions. In poetry, it evokes a sense of mystery and the unseen forces that shape our emotions and perceptions.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'tilism' to convey the enchanting allure of love or the deceptive nature of dreams. It often contrasts with reality, highlighting the thin veil between the real and the imagined.
Closing Insight
Tilism invites us to explore the boundaries of reality and illusion, urging a deeper reflection on the unseen forces in life.