चश्मे

Meaning

A natural spring, fountain, or water source; oblique form of chashma.

Detailed Meaning

In this couplet, 'chashme' is the oblique singular form of 'chashma', meaning a natural spring or fountain of water. The poet juxtaposes the vast flowing waters of a spring or river against his own constantly weeping eyes (dīda-e-nam-dīda). Classical poets frequently exploit the etymological affinity between 'chashm' (eye) and 'chashma' (source/spring) to dramatize grief.

Etymology

Persian 'chashmah' (چشمہ), derived from 'chashm' (eye), literally denoting the 'eye' of the earth whence water gushes forth.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, a spring is often evoked in conjunction with weeping eyes to highlight the relentless cascade of tears.

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