ज़ोर-आज़माई

Meaning

Trial of strength, testing of power, exertion, or contest of might.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denotes a trial, contest, or exertion of physical or spiritual strength. In poetry, it often represents the overwhelming, testing power that passionate love or destiny exerts over the helpless lover. In this couplet, it implies that the mountain was cleaved not by Kohkan's mortal effort, but through love itself flexing its supreme might.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'zor' (power, force) and 'aazmaai' (from 'aazmoodan', to try, test).

Usage

Frequently used in classical ghazals to depict the dramatic struggle between human frailty and the monumental power of love or fate.

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