Meaning of
wajh-e-gham
वजह-ए-ग़म • وجہ غم
English
cause of sorrow; reason for grief
Hindi
दुःख का कारण; ग़म का कारण
Urdu
غم کا سبب; دکھ کی وجہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chehre se khush-mizaj adaakaari khaas hai
vo shaKHs gham men mubtila hai yaanii khaas hai
vo jab tapaak se gale mujh...ko lagaaegi
maaloom hogaa tab use vo kitnii khaas hai
1
phir usii sitamgar ko yaad kar rahe hain ham
yaanii be-wajah gham ijaad kar rahe hain ham
7
sab teergii men gum hain kahiin raushni nahin
har shakhs ghamzda hai kisi ko KHushi nahin
1
chehre se khush-mizaj adaakaari khaas hai
vo shaKHs gham men mubtila hai yaanii khaas hai
vo jab tapaak se gale mujh...ko lagaaegi
maaloom hogaa tab use vo kitnii khaas hai
1
phir usii sitamgar ko yaad kar rahe hain ham
yaanii be-wajah gham ijaad kar rahe hain ham
7
Nuance
The phrase evokes a deep sense of melancholy, capturing the essence of sorrow that lingers in the heart. In poetry, it often symbolizes the profound reasons behind one's sadness, whether personal or universal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use this phrase to delve into the depths of human emotion. It can reflect personal loss, societal grief, or existential despair.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'wajh-e-gham' becomes a mirror reflecting the soul's silent cries.