Word Meaning
तलवारें
talvāreñ
hinoun (feminine plural)
Meaning
Swords; bladed weapons used as a metaphor for deadly glances or cruelty.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'talvāreñ' literally means swords, but it commonly functions as a metaphor for the lover's torment, cruel actions, or the lethal glances of the beloved. In the given couplet, the beloved's aggressive or hurtful acts are likened to striking with swords, contrasted against the passive, breathless state of the lover.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit तरवारि (taravāri) or करवाल (karavāla), entering Hindustani as तलवार (talwār).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the beloved or the executioner (qatil) frequently wields swords (talwar/tegh), representing fatal romantic charm or cruelty.
Examples
Khainch kar talvāreñ vo samne aaye
Nigaah-e-naaz ki talvāreñ dilon par chaliñ
Synonyms
शमशीरेंतेग़ेंसैफ़ें
Related Words
तलवारज़ख़्मक़त्लबिस्मिल