Word Meaning
गुनाह
gunāh
hinoun
Meaning
Sin, fault, crime, or moral transgression.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'gunāh' signifies a sin, transgression, or offense against religious law or the codes of love. In this couplet, it occurs in the izafat compound 'gunāh-e-azīm' (a grave sin), describing the rival's intrusive behavior near the beloved. The poet dramatizes this trespass as an unpardonable crime deserving harsh retaliation.
Etymology
Persian 'gunāh' (گناه), derived from Middle Persian 'wināh' (sin, crime).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'gunāh' is frequently contrasted with the rigid piety of the zāhid (ascetic), where romantic transgression or wine-drinking is celebrated over hypocritical virtue.
Examples
Bearing the penalty for the sin of love
Seeking pardon for uncommitted sins
Synonyms
पापखताजुर्ममा'सियत
Related Words
गुनाहगारबेगुनाहगुनाह-ए-अज़ीम