जिस्म

Meaning

Body, physical frame, or corporeal form.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'jism' denotes the physical body or the mortal earthly frame, frequently contrasted with the immortal soul (ruh). In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construct 'jism-e-zar' (frail, tormented body), depicting the wounded and dust-covered physical form of the slain lover (kushta). It emphasizes the vulnerability and mortal suffering of the lover in the pursuit of devotion.

Etymology

Arabic origin (جِسْم), meaning body, physical mass, substance, or volume.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, 'jism' often serves as a site of earthly affliction and a transient cage for the transcendent spirit.

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