Meaning of
veena
वीणा • وینا
English
musical instrument; lute
Hindi
संगीत वाद्ययंत्र; वीणा
Urdu
موسیقی کا آلہ; وینا
Origin
Sanskrit
Ash'aar
jab se taar muhabbat ke maine baandhe hain tum se
poore jeevan ki veena ke sur saare hai tum se
1
jaane kaise kaise log ye mehfil men aa jaate hain
peena weena to hai nahin chakhna lekin kha jaate hain
3
jab se taar muhabbat ke maine baandhe hain tum se
poore jeevan ki veena ke sur saare hai tum se
1
jaane kaise kaise log ye mehfil men aa jaate hain
peena weena to hai nahin chakhna lekin kha jaate hain
3
Nuance
The 'veena' is not just an instrument; it is a vessel of divine music, a bridge between the earthly and the celestial. In poetry, it often symbolizes the harmony of the universe and the soul's yearning for transcendence.
Poetic Usage
Poets evoke the 'veena' to convey the purity of sound and the depth of emotion. It is used to illustrate the silent music of the heart and the unspoken words of love.
Closing Insight
The 'veena' resonates with the eternal quest for beauty and truth in the poetic heart.