Word Meaning
ग़श
Ghash
Meaning
A swoon, fainting spell, or state of unconsciousness.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'ghash' refers to a fainting fit or a sudden loss of consciousness caused by intense emotion, passion, or grief. In this couplet, it describes the lover being so overwhelmed by mere mention of the beloved's name that it induces a swoon. It highlights the unbearable intensity of feeling that overpowers the lover's physical and mental senses.
Etymology
Arabic root gh-sh-y (غشي), meaning to cover, veil, or faint.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'ghash' is frequently coupled with verbs like 'aana' or 'taari hona' to dramatize the physical collapse of the lover under the weight of longing or beauty.
Examples
To fall into a swoon upon a single glance
Such was the news that it brought on a faint