Meaning of
zahaanat
ज़हानत • ذہانت
English
intelligence; cleverness; wisdom
Hindi
बुद्धिमत्ता; चतुराई; समझदारी
Urdu
عقل; ہوشیاری; دانائی
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
roobroo vo ho to kaise kuchh baat ho
phir bhi dil chahta hai mulaqaat ho
kyun ye be-waqt hi barase baadal yahaañ
saath men jab rahe vo to barsaat ho
0
apne qaateel ki zehaanat se pareshaan hooñ main
roz ik maut naye tarz ki ijaad kare
26
shyaam gokul na jaana ki radha ka jee ab na bansi ki taano pe lehraayega
kis ko furqat gham-e-zindagi se yahaañ kaun be-waqt ke raag sun paayega
25
vaqt be-waqt aata hai tujhe khone ka dar
ishq ki baarishen ab beasar ho chuki hain
1
waqt be-waqt yuñ hi aaya kar
dil hai ghabraata waado se meraa
0
vaqt be
vaqt badi door chala jaata hooñ
chand toote hue KHvaabon ka sahaara le kar
0
roobroo vo ho to kaise kuchh baat ho
phir bhi dil chahta hai mulaqaat ho
kyun ye be-waqt hi barase baadal yahaañ
saath men jab rahe vo to barsaat ho
0
apne qaateel ki zehaanat se pareshaan hooñ main
roz ik maut naye tarz ki ijaad kare
26
Nuance
Zahaanat evokes a sense of sharp intellect and keen understanding. In poetry, it often reflects the depth of thought and the subtlety of perception, capturing the essence of wisdom that transcends mere knowledge.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use zahaanat to highlight the brilliance of a character or to contrast wisdom with folly. It can be a tool to explore the inner workings of the mind or to celebrate the triumph of intellect over ignorance.
Closing Insight
Zahaanat is the silent whisper of wisdom in the cacophony of life.