Word Meaning
क़यास
qayaas
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Conjecture, estimate, judgment, or analogical reasoning.
Detailed Meaning
'Qayaas' refers to conjecture, surmise, or judging something by analogy with another. In this couplet, it denotes the act of projecting one's own virtues and values onto the people of the world, presuming they too will appreciate art. Classical poets often employ it to contrast rational estimation or hope with bitter reality.
Etymology
Arabic (قیاس, qiyās), meaning analogy, deduction, or measuring.
Usage
In classical poetry, 'qayaas' frequently contrasts deceptive human estimation with profound, inexplicable truth or passion.
Examples
No one can comprehend reality merely through conjecture.
Do not measure my hidden grief by your outward guesses.
Synonyms
अंदाज़ाअनुमानगुमानअटकल
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