फ़र्सूदा

Meaning

Worn out, antiquated, decayed, or exhausted by time and long usage.

Detailed Meaning

'Farsūda' describes anything that is physically worn down, antiquated, or metaphorically stale through long passage of time. In Iqbal's verse, it depicts the old, tired cosmos and celestial spheres, contrasting them sharply with the poet's desire for a freshly emerging ('nau-khez') world.

Etymology

Persian, past participle of the verb 'farsūdan' (فرسودن), meaning to wear away, abrade, or decay.

Usage

In Urdu poetry, it is widely used to critique outdated ideas, stale traditions, or an exhausted existing order.

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