कोरी

Meaning

Blindness, loss of sight, or lack of vision.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'korī' denotes physical or metaphorical blindness. In this couplet, it forms an ezāfe construction ('korī-e chashm'), referencing the blindness of the eyes—an allusion to Prophet Ya'qub weeping until he lost his eyesight in separation from Yusuf. It emphasizes how darkness of vision longs to visit the radiant beloved to regain sight.

Etymology

Persian: from 'kor' (کور, blind) + abstract noun suffix '-ī' (ی).

Usage

Frequently found in izafat constructions such as 'korī-e chashm' or 'korī-e bātin' to depict visual impairment or spiritual insensibility.

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