Word Meaning
बरपा
barpā
Meaning
Raised, established, aroused, caused to happen, or stirred up.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'barpā' denotes an event, upheaval, or dispute being set into motion or brought into existence. Typically paired with 'honā' (to be) or 'karnā' (to do), it conveys the sudden emergence of chaos, passion, or strife. In this couplet, it describes the brewing and eruption of a grave quarrel caused by the thorns.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'bar' (upon/up) and 'pā' (foot), literally meaning 'standing on foot'.
Usage
Frequently collocated in ghazals with intense nouns like 'qayāmat' (Doomsday) or 'hangāma' (turmoil) to capture an overwhelming surge of passion or calamity.
Examples
A fierce storm was stirred up in the heart.
A great commotion was raised in the assembly.