Word Meaning
ब-शरह
ba-sharh
hiadverbial phrase
Meaning
By way of explanation, in detail, or through commentary.
Detailed Meaning
Formed by joining the Persian preposition 'ba' (with, by) and the Arabic noun 'sharh' (exposition, commentary). In this couplet, it signifies conveying or interpreting a hidden inner lament through the medium or commentary of an imploring, humble gaze. It denotes the act of turning an unutterable grievance into an articulated explanation.
Etymology
Persian preposition 'ba-' (with, by) + Arabic 'sharḥ' (explanation, exposition, commentary).
Usage
Commonly employed in high classical ghazal to frame tears, glances, or wounds as interpretive textual commentaries on love's inner grief.
Examples
The plight of love was told ba-sharh of silent tears.
He revealed his wounded soul ba-sharh of sighs.
Synonyms
ब-तफ़सीलशराहतनब-वज़ाहत
Related Words
शरहतशरीहशारेहशरह-वार