आग़ोश

Meaning

Embrace, lap, bosom, or arms.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'aaghosh' signifies the lap, bosom, or embrace, typically evoking themes of maternal comfort, intimate romantic union, or refuge. In this couplet, it is metaphorically inverted in 'aaghosh-e-bala' (the embrace of calamity), portraying suffering and affliction not merely as harm, but as a nurturing sanctuary that tempers the lover's spirit.

Etymology

Persian 'āghōsh' (آغوش), meaning lap, bosom, or embrace.

Usage

Frequently used in classical ghazal to express intimate affection or allegorically to depict being enveloped by sleep, sorrow, or the grave.

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