Word Meaning
आतिश
aatish
hinoun
Meaning
Fire, flame, or intense passion and heat.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning fire or flame, 'aatish' also signifies burning passion, grief, or inner torment. In this couplet, it represents the vivid, blazing essence of color and light in the spring season that turns roses into glowing lamps and thorns into wicks.
Etymology
Persian 'آتش' (ātaš), derived from Middle Persian 'ātaxš' and ultimately Avestan 'ātarš' (fire).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, 'aatish' is predominantly used as a metaphor for the agonizing heat of unrequited love, longing, or inner sorrow.
Examples
fire of love consumed the heart
hidden fire beneath the ashes
Synonyms
आगशोलानारअंगार
Related Words
आतिशींआतिश-कदाआतिश-ए-इश्क़आतिशबाज़ी