ऐश

Meaning

Pleasure, delight, luxury, or enjoyment of worldly life.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'aish' refers to pleasure, joy, or indulgence in luxury. In the context of this couplet, 'zauq-e-aish' (the taste or desire for pleasure) is portrayed as careless and unrestrained, contrasting the transient joy of bloom with the ultimate embrace of departure. It often represents temporal earthly happiness set against sorrow or detachment.

Etymology

Arabic ('aysh), meaning life, living, or enjoyment of living.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, 'aish' frequently pairs with 'ishrat' or contrasts with 'gham' (grief) to signify the fleeting nature of worldly joy.

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