Meaning of
zahanat
ज़हानत • ذہانت
English
intelligence; wisdom; cleverness
Hindi
बुद्धिमत्ता; ज्ञान; चतुराई
Urdu
ذہانت; حکمت; چالاکی
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
Zahanat is the sharpness of mind that cuts through the mundane, revealing deeper truths. It is not just intelligence but a wisdom that sees beyond the obvious. In poetry, it often illuminates the hidden layers of meaning and emotion.
Poetic Usage
Poets use zahanat to craft verses that challenge the intellect and stir the soul. It can be a tool for irony, a vehicle for insight, or a mirror reflecting the complexities of life.
Closing Insight
Zahanat is the light of understanding, casting shadows into clarity.