Word Meaning

नश्शा-हा

nashsha-haa

hinoun (plural)

Meaning

Multiple states of intoxication, inebriations, or various forms of ecstasy.

Detailed Meaning

The Persian plural formed by appending the suffix '-ha' to 'nashsha', signifying diverse or abundant states of intoxication and sensory delight. In this couplet, it evokes an overwhelming, multisensory celebration where diverse intoxicating states become vibrant with color. It emphasizes the sheer multiplicity and fullness of poetic and spiritual ecstasy.

Etymology

From Arabic 'nash'ah' (نشوة, state of intoxication or scent), combined with the Persian plural suffix '-hā' (ـہا).

Usage

Used in high Persianate Urdu poetry to convey a multitude of overlapping states of intoxication or heightened emotional ecstasy.

Examples

The varied intoxications of love confounded the heart.

A single glance unleashed wave upon wave of intoxications.

Synonyms

मदहोशियाँख़ुमार-हाकैफ़ियात

Related Words

नश्शामयकशीकैफ़साज़-हा
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