पर्बत

Meaning

A mountain; a symbol of immense size, grandeur, or an immovable obstacle.

Detailed Meaning

In classical and modern Urdu verse, 'parbat' denotes a mountain, representing immense magnitude, fortitude, or overwhelming obstacles. In this couplet, it serves as a contrast to 'rai' (mustard seed), showing how the power of selfhood ('khudi') can elevate the minuscule to greatness, while its lack reduces the gigantic to insignificance.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'parvata' (पर्वत), adopted into Hindi and Urdu as a tadbhava word.

Usage

Frequently paired with 'rai' in idioms and philosophical verse to emphasize extremes of scale and inner worth.

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