ताएर

Meaning

A bird; winged or flying creature.

Detailed Meaning

'Tā'ir' literally denotes a bird or any winged creature. In classical poetry, it frequently forms figurative compounds such as 'tā'ir-e-sidrah' (the bird of Sidrat al-Muntaha, referring to the archangel Gabriel). In this couplet, it highlights how even the highest celestial being is captivated or hunted by the arrow of the beloved's eyelashes.

Etymology

Arabic root ط-ي-ر (ṭ-y-r) meaning 'to fly'; the active participle 'ṭā'ir' means 'flying one' or 'bird'.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it is standardly used as a metaphor for the captive or longing soul, as well as for celestial spirits.

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