Word Meaning
इस्तादा
istādā
hiadjective
Meaning
Standing upright, erect, firmly set, or present.
Detailed Meaning
Borrowed from Persian, 'istādā' literally signifies standing upright, poised, or steadfast. In poetic contexts, it conveys an unyielding presence or determination in the face of trial. In this couplet, it describes the lover standing resolute in the perilous arena of love, an aura so formidable that even the legendary hero Rustam would retreat.
Etymology
From Persian ایستاده (istāda), past participle of ایستادن (istādan, 'to stand').
Usage
Commonly employed in Urdu and Persian verse to depict unbending poise or unwavering endurance in trials.
Examples
Standing firmly like a cypress in the garden
Standing awaiting a glance from the beloved
Synonyms
खड़ाअडिगक़ायमसाकन
Related Words
इस्तादगीक़यामक़ायम