Word Meaning
तक़्सीर
taqsīr
hinoun
Meaning
Fault, defect, shortcoming, or offense; an error or failing.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'taqsīr' refers to a failing, mistake, or guilt attributed to an individual. In this couplet, the speaker laments that while the beloved's cruelty was treated as trivial and unprovoked, critics still singled out fault or blame in the lover's own conduct.
Etymology
Arabic root ق-ص-ر (q-ṣ-r), related to shortness, deficiency, or negligence; Form II verbal noun 'taqṣīr' meaning falling short or omission.
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal tradition when an aggrieved lover addresses accusations of guilt or seeks pardon from an indifferent beloved.
Examples
Forgive every fault of mine in love
Do not turn away at the lover's shortcomings
Synonyms
दोषख़ताक़ुसूरभूल
Related Words
क़ुसूरख़तामुक़स्सिरक़ासिर