Meaning of

zahr-e-khamoshi

ज़हर-ए-ख़मोशी • زہر خاموشی

English

poison of silence; deadly quiet

Hindi

ख़ामोशी का ज़हर; घातक चुप्पी

Urdu

خاموشی کا زہر; مہلک خاموشی

Origin

Persian

Ash'aar

main bhatkata hi raha dasht-e-shanaasaai men
koi utara hi nahin rooh ki gehraai men

kya milaaya hai bataa jaam-e-paziraai men
khoob nashsha hai teri hausla-afzaai men

teri yaadon ki sui prem ka dhaaga meraa
kaam aa.e hain bahut zaKHmon ki turpaai men

das rahi hai ye siyah-raat ki naagin mujh...ko
bhar rahi zahr-e-khamoshi rag-e-tanhaai men

surma-e-makr-o-fareb aankhoñ men jab se hai laga
tab se hai khoob izafa had-e-beenaai men

fikr-o-fan rang-e-taghazzul na ghazal ki KHushboo
bas laga rehta hooñ main qaafiya-paimaai men

seekh paani se hunar kaam anees aayega
daud kar KHud hi chala aata hai gehraai men

Download Image

Nuance

Zahr-e-khamoshi captures the suffocating and destructive power of silence. In poetry, it often reflects the unspoken tensions and the emotional turmoil that silence can bring.

Poetic Usage

Poets use zahr-e-khamoshi to explore themes of suppressed emotions and the hidden dangers of unvoiced thoughts. It contrasts with the relief that comes from expression.

Closing Insight

Zahr-e-khamoshi reminds us of the silent battles within and the need for voice amidst quietude.

Related Words