Word Meaning
बज़्म
bazm
Meaning
An assembly, gathering, festive party, or banquet.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'bazm' denotes an intimate social gathering, banquet, or festive assembly dedicated to poetry, music, and wine. In this couplet, it appears in the genitive phrase 'bazm-e-surur' (assembly of joy), whose abrupt dissolution is likened to shattering glass. It typically embodies social companionship, often contrasted with the solitary suffering of the desolate wilderness.
Etymology
Persian (بزم / bazm), signifying a drinking party, banquet, or feast.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'bazm' often represents the rival-filled public court of the beloved, standing in stark opposition to the lover's cherished solitude (khalwat).
Examples
Silence is preferable in the assembly of the beloved.
Gone are the days when there was an assembly of delight.