फ़स्ल

Meaning

Season, period, or harvest time.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denoting a division, season, or harvest, it commonly represents a climatic or emotional period in poetry. In this couplet, it forms part of the compound 'fasl-e-rang' (the season of color), referring to spring when blossoming flowers transform into vivid flame-like hues. It often sets the temporal backdrop for intense ecstasy, longing, or madness.

Etymology

Arabic root f-ṣ-l (ف-ص-ل), denoting separation, dividing line, section, or season.

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it frequently forms the first part of an izafat compound to herald the arrival of spring (fasl-e-gul) or the peak of frantic passion (fasl-e-junun).

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