पाश्ना

Meaning

Heel of the foot.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'paashna' refers to the anatomical heel. In Ghalib's verse, it metaphorically personifies 'sabaat' (firmness or steadfastness), where having an injured heel leaves the poet unable to flee or stand firm.

Etymology

Persian پاشنه (pâshna)

Usage

A classical Persianate term rarely used in everyday speech, appearing in formal ghazal imagery to depict injury or inability to walk.

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