Word Meaning
फ़राज़
farāz
hinoun
Meaning
Height, elevation, ascent; an elevated place or summit.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'farāz' denotes height, ascent, or an elevated physical or spiritual state. Within the couplet, it appears in the conventional antithesis 'nasheb-o-farāz' (lows and highs), illustrating the uneven terrain and dualities that perplex the human mind. It reflects the peak or rise in contrast to descent or depth.
Etymology
Persian farāz (فراز), meaning high, upward, or elevation.
Usage
Most commonly paired with 'nasheb' (low ground) in the ghazal tradition to evoke the vicissitudes of fortune or inner turbulence.
Examples
navigating the highs and lows of destiny
standing upon the peak of thought
Synonyms
बुलंदीऊंचाईउरूज
Related Words
नशेबनशेब-ओ-फ़राज़फ़राज़ी