Word Meaning
बरस
baras
hiverb
Meaning
To rain, pour down, or shower tears copiously.
Detailed Meaning
The root stem of the verb 'barasnā', meaning to rain or pour down intensely. In this couplet, it characterizes the sudden downpour of a spring cloud (abr-e-bahārī), serving as a metaphor for weeping uncontrollably in the agony of separation until reaching extinction. It conveys an emotional release through torrential tears that culminate in ultimate peace or death.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'varṣati' (to rain) / 'varṣa' via Prakrit 'varisaï' into Old Hindi and Hindustani.
Usage
In classical ghazal, the act of raining is frequently used as a poignant trope for continuous weeping and the shedding of tears.
Examples
clouds pouring forth over the garden
tears raining down in the sorrow of separation
Synonyms
बरसनाटपकनाझड़ना
Related Words
बरसातबारिशअब्रअश्क