Persian · adjective · Love & Longing

Ashna

आश्ना

also written: Aashna

Meaning

Acquainted, familiar, intimate.

How Iqbal uses it

A favourite Iqbalian connective: the heart that is sanam-ashna, intimate with idols, gains nothing from mere outward prayer, while the one ashna with the hidden melody hears what others miss.

See it in the verse

Ashna in Iqbal’s couplets

Khuda tujhe kisi toofan se aashna kar de
Ki tere bahr ki maujon mein iztirab nahin

May God acquaint you with some storm — for the waves of your sea carry no restlessness in them.

Restlessness · Adversity

Related words

ARABIC

Mahram

An intimate or confidant admitted to one's secrets; one trusted with the heart's hidden truth.

PERSIAN

Hamdam

A close companion who shares one's very breath; a bosom friend and consoler.

ARABIC

Uns

Familiar intimacy, the warm ease of closeness and affection.

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