आर

Meaning

Shame, disgrace, reproach, ignominy, or a cause of dishonor.

Detailed Meaning

'Aar denotes an intense sense of shame, disgrace, or reproach. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat compound 'aar-e-bistar' (disgrace/shame to the bed), implying that settling for mere fantasy like Zulaikha's dream is an embarrassment when the tangible musk of the beloved's hair still lingers on the pillow. It highlights the speaker's disdain for illusion in the presence of sensory reality.

Etymology

Arabic (عار), denoting defect, reproach, or ignominy.

Usage

In classical ghazal diction, 'aar' is often used to describe disdain, indignity, or a sense of shame in accepting anything second-rate.

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