पै-सिपर

Meaning

Trampled underfoot, trodden down, or crushed.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'pai-sipar' signifies being thoroughly crushed, humiliated, or trodden underfoot. In this couplet, it qualifies the poet's dust or ashes, emphasizing a downtrodden and desolate state within which a spark of awakening remains concealed.

Etymology

Persian compound formed from 'pai' (foot, step) and 'sipar' (from sipardan, meaning to tread, traverse, or trample).

Usage

Frequently employed in serious and philosophical ghazals to depict extreme humility, oppression, or the overlooked potential of the downtrodden.

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