Word Meaning
ब-शर्त
ba-shart
hiprepositional phrase
Meaning
on the condition of; provided that; conditional upon
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'ba-shart' introduces an indispensable prerequisite or binding condition. In this couplet, it governs 'ustuwaari' (steadfastness/constancy), asserting that fidelity is genuine faith only on the strict condition of unwavering firmness. Without constancy, neither devotion nor religious adherence holds spiritual value.
Etymology
Persian preposition 'ba-' (with, on) prefixed to Arabic 'shart' (condition, stipulation).
Usage
Frequently used with an izafat (as 'ba-shart-e-...') to delineate strict prerequisites for love, devotion, or survival.
Examples
on condition of steadfast fidelity
provided that breath and life remain
Synonyms
शर्तियामश्रूतब-शर्ते
Related Words
शर्तमाश्रूतब-शर्ते-कि