Meaning of
zaman
ज़मन • زمن
English
time; era; age
Hindi
समय; युग; काल
Urdu
وقت; دور; زمانہ
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
Karega kya zamana fareb e tar
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talash ham ko kisi bhi badan ki hai hi nahin
havas ki bhookh hamaare zehan ki hai hi nahin
kisi se bichhde to koi fana nahin hota
qaza ki baat to ab ke zaman ki hai hi nahin
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Zamane bhar ne to bas diye hain taane humko
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Yun to zamane me achhi bhi tarbiyat rakhte hain kuchh
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Ummi samjh rahe the zamane mein sab jinhen
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Zamana aashna hai sirf ashkon ke talatum se
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Karega kya zamana fareb e tar
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talash ham ko kisi bhi badan ki hai hi nahin
havas ki bhookh hamaare zehan ki hai hi nahin
kisi se bichhde to koi fana nahin hota
qaza ki baat to ab ke zaman ki hai hi nahin
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Nuance
In its original sense, 'zaman' refers to the passage of time, the unfolding of moments that shape history and personal lives. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the transient nature of existence, the inevitable flow that carries joys and sorrows alike.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'zaman' to reflect on the fleeting nature of life. It is a canvas for expressing nostalgia for bygone eras. The word can evoke a sense of longing for the past or a contemplation of the future.
Closing Insight
Zaman is a reminder of life's impermanence, a poetic whisper of time's relentless march.