Word Meaning
ख़ुरशीद
khurshid
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
The sun; a symbol of radiant light, splendor, and celestial brilliance.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'khurshid' denotes the sun, representing supreme celestial radiance and majesty. In this couplet, it is paired with the moon and other archetypes of beauty to assert that all cosmic luminaries are insignificant before the omnipresent reflection of the divine Beloved.
Etymology
Persian 'khorshid' (خورشید), from Middle Persian 'xwarxšēd', ultimately from Avestan 'hvare-xshaēta-' (the radiant sun).
Usage
Frequently paired with 'mah' (the moon) as a cosmic polarity in ghazal poetry to illustrate how all celestial wonders pale before the Beloved.
Examples
like the morning sun scattering darkness
the radiant sun concealed behind the clouds
Synonyms
सूरजआफ़ताबमेहरशम्स
Related Words
महनूरज़ियाकिरन