तीरों

Meaning

Arrows; shafts shot from a bow; metaphorically, piercing glances of the beloved.

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetry, 'tīr' denotes an arrow and metaphorically signifies the beloved's piercing glances, coquetry, or cruel rebukes that wound the lover's heart. In this couplet, the oblique plural 'तीरों' refers to the relentless volley of attacks by which the hunter-beloved initially captivated and ensnared the speaker as prey ('said').

Etymology

Persian 'tīr' (arrow) with the Hindustani plural/oblique suffix '-oñ'.

Usage

Frequently paired with related hunting imagery such as 'kamān' (bow), 'sayyād' (hunter), and 'nishāna' (target).

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