अज़-बस

Meaning

Exceedingly, immensely, or to such an extreme degree that.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'az-bas' is an adverbial conjunction meaning 'exceedingly' or 'to such a degree' (frequently paired with 'ki' to signify causation). In this couplet, it explains the intensity of the lover's devotion—stating that the tears resemble the blisters on his feet precisely because he walked excessively on his eyes along the beloved's path.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'az' (from, due to) and 'bas' (enough, much).

Usage

In classical ghazals, it is frequently combined with 'ki' ('az-bas ki') to introduce an overwhelming emotional state or its extreme consequence.

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