Word Meaning
अंदेशा
andesha
Meaning
Thought, contemplation, reflection; doubt, anxiety, or apprehension.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'andesha' denotes both deep contemplation or intellect and the fear or apprehension born of overthinking. In this couplet, 'jauhar-e-andesha' refers to the ardent essence of thought or reflective intellect. The poet contrasts the deliberate burning of reasoned thought with the instant conflagration of raw madness.
Etymology
Persian 'andīsha' (اندیشه), from Middle Persian 'handēšag' (thought, consideration, anxiety).
Usage
While in everyday modern Urdu and Hindi it primarily denotes fear or suspicion, in classical ghazal it frequently refers to the faculty of contemplation and philosophical deliberation.
Examples
andesha-e-zavaal (apprehension of decline)
dam-e-andesha (a moment of deep thought)