Word Meaning
ग़ैर-अज़-इश्क़
ghair-az-ishq
hiphrase
Meaning
Other than love; except for love; besides love.
Detailed Meaning
A Persianate compound phrase meaning 'other than love' or 'apart from love'. In this couplet, it emphasizes that the poet was taught no other discipline or lesson during childhood besides love. It denotes an exclusive dedication to love as the sole guiding principle of life.
Etymology
Arabic ghayr (other than, non-) + Persian az (from, than) + Arabic 'ishq (passionate love).
Usage
Commonly used in classical Persian and Urdu ghazal to emphasize the absolute and singular exclusivity of love over worldly learning or dogma.
Examples
Nothing remained in the heart other than love.
He sought no wealth or fame, other than love.
Synonyms
सिवा-ए-इश्क़ब-जुज़-इश्क़
Related Words
इश्क़ग़ैरइलावासिवा