Word Meaning
नेज़ा
neza
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
Spear, lance, javelin, or pike.
Detailed Meaning
A spear, lance, or sharp piercing pole weapon. In classical poetry, it frequently appears as an instrument of torment or martial metaphor for the wounds inflicted upon the lover's heart. In this couplet, it appears in 'neza-e-khatti' (spears of Khatt, renowned Arabian lances made of straight reed/cane), symbolizing piercing afflictions piercing the poet's chest.
Etymology
Persian 'nayzeh' (نیزه), related to 'nay' (reed, cane), from Middle Persian 'nēzag'.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'neza' often accompanies 'teer' (arrow) and 'khanjar' (dagger) to evoke extreme agony or heroic suffering.
Examples
A hundred spears strike the lover's wounded chest.
The tip of the lance pierced every shield of patience.
Synonyms
भालाबरछीसिनाँनेज़ाक
Related Words
नेज़ा-बाज़ीनेज़ा-बरदारनेज़ा-ए-ख़त्ती