Word Meaning
पेशा
peshā
hinoun
Meaning
Profession, occupation, trade, craft, or habitual practice.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu verse, 'pesha' refers to a trade, craft, vocation, or ingrained habit. In this couplet, it denotes the craft of idol-sculpting practiced by Azar, contrasting worldly artisanship with the spiritual trial and transformative labor of Abraham.
Etymology
Persian 'pīshah' (پیشه), meaning profession, craft, or custom.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, worldly professions are frequently contrasted with the selfless, agonizing calling of passionate love ('pesha-e-ishq').
Examples
Love became my only profession and purpose.
Lamenting by night has turned into our craft.
Synonyms
कसबव्यवसायरोज़गारधंधा
Related Words
पेशावरपेशेवरकारोबार