Word Meaning
तरसा
tarsā
hiverb
Meaning
Yearned, craved, or remained longing and deprived.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'tarsā' is the past-tense form of 'tarasnā', denoting deep longing, deprivation, or unfulfilled yearning. In this couplet, it highlights the contrast between the vast expanse of divine mercy and an eye that still suffered longing or deprivation.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'तर्ष' (tarṣa, meaning thirst, desire) through Prakrit into Hindustani.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazals to evoke the painful thirst of longing, whether for wine, beloved's sight, or divine benevolence.
Examples
The heart yearned through the night for a single glimpse.
The thirsty lip yearned even under the pouring rain.
Synonyms
तड़पाललचायासताया
Related Words
तरसनातिश्नगीहसरत