कौंद

Meaning

A sudden flash of lightning; a brief glint or gleam.

Detailed Meaning

'Kaund' denotes a sudden, transient flash of lightning or brilliant burst of light. In this couplet, it symbolizes an ephemeral glimpse of the beloved, which left the speaker unfulfilled because a fleeting vision could not satisfy his longing for spoken conversation.

Etymology

Sanskrit/Prakrit origin, related to Hindi-Urdu 'kaundh' (flashing of lightning).

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, it frequently evokes an overwhelming yet agonizingly brief flash of divine glory or the beloved's presence.

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