Word Meaning
बरसे
barse
hiverb
Meaning
Rained, showered, or poured down heavily.
Detailed Meaning
The past-tense verb denotes rainfall, showering, or shedding a torrent of drops. In this couplet, it describes clouds gathering and raining vigorously in an effort to rival the weeping of the poet's tear-filled eyes. It serves as an exaggerated parallel between natural precipitation and personal grief.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'वर्षति' (varṣati) through Prakrit 'वरिसइ' (varisaï) into Hindi/Urdu 'बरसना' (barasnā).
Usage
In ghazal aesthetics, the verb is commonly employed to compare relentless weeping to cloudbursts and torrential storms.
Examples
Clouds gathered and poured all night long.
Tears showered ceaselessly from grief-stricken eyes.
Synonyms
वर्षा हुईटपकेगिरे
Related Words
बरसातबारिशअब्रबूँद