Meaning of
zanjeer
ज़ंजीर • زنجیر
English
chain; shackle; bond
Hindi
जंजीर; बेड़ी; बंधन
Urdu
زنجیر; بیڑی; بندھن
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
bas itni sii meri taqdeer badli
kabhi zindaan kabhi zanjeer badli
na in aankhoñ ne apne KHvaab badlena KHvaabon ne koii taabeer badli
6
tu mujhe chhod ke thukra ke bhi ja sakti hai
tere haathon men mere haath hain zanjeer nahin
47
yaadon kii rail aur kahiin ja rahi thii phir
zanjeer kheench kar hi utarna pada mujhe
45
dekh zindaan se pare rang-e-chaman josh-e-bahaar
raqs karna hai to phir paanv ki zanjeer na dekh
22
har gaam tere ishq ka ikraar hai main hooñ
zanjeer hai zanjeer ki jhankaar hai main hooñ
ai zeest jo sabse badi fankaar hai tu hai
aur tujhse badaa vo jo adakaar hai main hooñ
22
qaid se chhoot ke bhi kya paaya
aaj bhi paanv men zanjeer to hai
15
tanhaaii se chaunke jo kabhi KHud ko pukaara
khaamoshi se ghabraaye to zanjeer hila dii
15
ab koi kaanha kahaan jo jaan le is peer ko
ik dushasan kheenchta hai zindagi ke cheer ko
zindagi ki relgaadi aa gaii aage bahut
main utarne ja raha hooñ kheenchkar zanjeer ko
11
ghulaami men na kaam aati hain shamshirein na tadbeerein
jo ho zauq-e-yaqeen paida to kat jaati hain zanjeeren
9
KHvaabon kii taabeer banii hai ik ladki
mere man kii heer banii hai ik ladki
duniya tujh ko kab ka chhod chuke hote
pairo'n kii zanjeer banii hai ik ladki
8
bas itni sii meri taqdeer badli
kabhi zindaan kabhi zanjeer badli
na in aankhoñ ne apne KHvaab badlena KHvaabon ne koii taabeer badli
6
tu mujhe chhod ke thukra ke bhi ja sakti hai
tere haathon men mere haath hain zanjeer nahin
47
Nuance
The word 'zanjeer' conjures images of chains and bonds, both literal and metaphorical. In poetry, it often symbolizes constraints, whether imposed by society, relationships, or one's own mind, evoking a yearning for liberation.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'zanjeer' to explore themes of captivity and freedom. It contrasts with liberation, highlighting the struggle against societal and personal constraints.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'zanjeer' serves as a powerful metaphor for the chains that bind the human spirit.