Word Meaning
दुश्वारी
dushwaari
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
Difficulty, hardship, arduousness, or trouble.
Detailed Meaning
Refers to hardship, trouble, or the arduous nature of an endeavor. In this couplet, it evokes the painful tribulations encountered on a journey undertaken in state of helpless despair. Classical poetry frequently pairs it with the grueling tests of the spiritual or romantic path.
Etymology
Persian: derived from 'dushwār' (difficult) with the abstract noun suffix '-ī'.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it conventionally depicts the insurmountable trials facing the lover along the path of devotion or exile.
Examples
dushwaari-e-safar (the hardship of the journey)
dushwaari-e-manzil (the difficulty of reaching the goal)
Synonyms
कठिनाईमुश्किलसख़्तीज़हमत
Related Words
दुश्वारदुश्वारियाँ