दर्स

Meaning

A lesson, lecture, formal teaching, or instruction.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu literature, 'dars' refers to a lesson, pedagogical lecture, or system of instruction. In this couplet, it appears in the compound 'dars-e-farang' (Western education), highlighting how rationalistic schooling creates an intellectual barrier to direct spiritual communion.

Etymology

Arabic دَرْس (dars), from the root d-r-s relating to study, effacement, or treading.

Usage

In ghazal poetry, 'dars' is often contrasted with love ('ishq') to mock scholastic dogma and preachiness.

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