Word Meaning
फ़साद
Fasād
Meaning
Disorder, strife, commotion, turmoil, or mischief.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'fasad' signifies discord, tumult, or mischief, often contrasted with composure and peace. In this couplet, paired with 'shor' (clamour), it reflects the speaker's deliberate urge to create a scene and stir chaos in reaction to painful suspicion. It captures the lover's rebellious outburst against unresolved tension.
Etymology
Arabic (fasād), from the triconsonantal root f-s-d (ف-س-د) meaning to become corrupt, spoiled, or disordered.
Usage
Frequently paired in the hendiadys 'shor-o-fasad' or 'fitna-o-fasad' to depict intense emotional agitation or public disruption in the ghazal tradition.
Examples
A town overrun by commotion and strife
Choosing disorder over the burden of silence