Word Meaning
गोशा
gosha
hinoun
Meaning
Corner, edge, angle, secluded retreat, or private spot.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'gosha' signifies a corner, angle, or a solitary nook away from the world. In the phrase 'gosha-e-daaman' (corner or fold of the hem), it represents the refuge or physical sanctuary offered by the beloved's garment. In this couplet, it highlights the speaker's despair whose yearning heart failed even to touch the outermost boundary of solace.
Etymology
Persian 'gōshah' (گوشہ), meaning corner, angle, side, or secluded recess.
Usage
Frequently deployed in ghazal poetics in compounds denoting mystical withdrawal (gosha-e-uzlat) or intimate shelter (gosha-e-daaman).
Examples
gosha-e-tanhai (corner of solitude)
gosha-e-chaman (a quiet corner of the garden)
Synonyms
कोनाकिनाराओटएकांत
Related Words
गोशानशीनगोशा-ए-दामाँदामनतन्हाई