Word Meaning
गिरान
giran
hiadjective
Meaning
Heavy, burdensome, deep (as of sleep), or precious.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'giran' signifies heavy, weighty, difficult, or deep. Within the given couplet, it combines into the izafat phrase 'khwab-e-giran' (deep or heavy sleep), presenting Mount Besitun not as mere rock, but as the impenetrable, heavy slumber of King Khusrau Parvez. It underscores the impossibility of Farhad's physical effort overcoming royal illusion.
Etymology
Persian 'girān' (گران), meaning heavy, weight, burdensome, or precious.
Usage
Frequently occurs in compounds like 'khwab-e-giran' (sound sleep) or 'giran-khatir' (displeased/burdened in heart) in ghazals.
Examples
khwab-e-giran (deep sleep / heavy slumber)
bar-e-giran (a heavy load or burden)
Synonyms
भारीवज़नीगहरादुश्वार
Related Words
गिरानीगिराँ-क़दरबार-ए-गिरान