Word Meaning
पारे
paare
hinoun
Meaning
Pieces, fragments, or splintered parts of a broken object.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'paare' is the plural or inflected form of 'paara', meaning pieces, shards, or segments. In this couplet, it functions with 'takhta' as 'takhta-paare' to denote the shattered planks of a wrecked ship drifting away in a deluge of tears. It evokes a state of utter ruin, scattering, and helplessness.
Etymology
Persian (پاره - pārah, meaning piece, portion, or fragment).
Usage
In ghazal imagery, it is commonly paired with broken entities like the heart ('dil ke paare') or shattered vessels.
Examples
gathering the broken fragments of the heart
the shattered planks of the ship drifted away
Synonyms
टुकड़ेहिस्सेरेज़ेखंड
Related Words
पारापारा-पारातख़्ता