चाव

Meaning

Fondness, eager desire, whim, or enthusiastic longing.

Detailed Meaning

In classical verse, the word denotes a spirited fancy, longing, or superficial enthusiasm for something novel. In Mir's couplet, it refers to a youthful infatuation with the idea of love, contrasting a beginner's whimsical fascination with the grave and agonizing trials of true passion.

Etymology

Indic origin (derived from Prakrit/Sanskrit roots signifying relish, desire, or enthusiasm).

Usage

Often employed in ghazals to evoke the lighthearted, naive beginnings of passion before it turns into devastating grief.

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