नशेमन

Meaning

A nest, dwelling, abode, or shelter.

Detailed Meaning

Literally referring to a bird's nest, in classical poetry it symbolizes a fragile shelter, home, or worldly attachment. In this couplet, it represents a lost abode or comfort, urging the spirit not to despair because numerous further stages of longing and striving remain.

Etymology

Persian نشیمن (nashīman), from the verb نشستن (nishastan, meaning to sit or reside).

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, nasheman is frequently paired with lightning (barq) or the hunter (sayyad) to portray the fragility of love, life, and earthly refuge.

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