Word Meaning
अफ़्सून
afsoon
hinoun
Meaning
Magic, enchantment, incantation, or a spell.
Detailed Meaning
Afsoon denotes a magical spell, incantation, or bewitching charm. In this couplet, it combines into the compound 'afsoon-e-sukhan', meaning the magical enchantment of poetry. It underscores how the speaker's verse possesses a spellbinding power to articulate the intense suffering of a burning heart.
Etymology
Persian (افسون / afsūn), signifying incantation, sorcery, or spell.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it is frequently paired with beauty, the beloved's eyes, or poetic eloquence to denote an irresistible charm.
Examples
The enchantment of eloquence
The spell of a beloved's gaze
Synonyms
जादूतिलिस्मसिह्र
Related Words
अफ़्सूं-गरअफ़्सूं-साज़सुख़न