Word Meaning
अफ़सून
afsoon
hinoun
Meaning
Magic, charm, enchantment, spell, or incantation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'afsoon' refers to a spell, charm, or incantation that bewitches the senses. In this couplet, it evokes the magical, irresistible pull of the beloved's grace and the lover's consuming desire for destruction. It functions as an enchanting force that inflames the prey's passion.
Etymology
Persian (افسون afsūn, meaning spell, charm, or sorcery).
Usage
In the ghazal, it is commonly paired with the beloved's eyes, beauty, or speech to depict an irresistible enchantment.
Examples
The charm of her glance cast an inescapable spell on the assembly.
His speech possessed the enchantment of an ancient incantation.
Synonyms
सिह्रतिलिस्मजादूमंतर
Related Words
अफ़सूं-गरअफ़सूं-साज़सिह्र-कारी