तोशा

Meaning

Provisions gathered for a journey, especially spiritual deeds for the afterlife.

Detailed Meaning

In literal usage, 'tosha' denotes food or supplies gathered for a traveler's journey. In classical Persian and Urdu verse, it metaphorically signifies virtuous deeds accumulated as spiritual sustenance for the journey after death. In this couplet, it emphasizes the poet's anxious preparation for the impending voyage of mortality.

Etymology

Persian (توشه / tosheh), meaning provisions or victuals for a journey.

Usage

Frequently deployed in izafat constructions such as 'tosha-e-aakhirat' to reflect on mortality and moral accountability.

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