Word Meaning
कोह-शिगाफ़
koh-shigaaf
hiadjective
Meaning
Mountain-cleaving; powerful enough to split or pierce mountains.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetic tradition, the compound describes a strike, effort, or resolve so mighty that it can split mountains. In this couplet by Iqbal, it characterizes the spiritual seeker's stroke or action ('zarb') that shatters all worldly obstacles. It evokes an image of relentless heroic fortitude breaking through solid rock.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'kūh' (mountain) and 'shigāf' (stem of shigāftan, to split or cleave).
Usage
Commonly used in heroic and philosophical poetry to symbolize invincible willpower and monumental effort.
Examples
A mountain-cleaving strike that shattered all resistance.
The mountain-cleaving resolve of the persistent seeker.
Synonyms
कोह-फ़गनपर्वत-भेदीसंग-तराश
Related Words
कोहशिगाफ़ज़र्बकोह-कन