Word Meaning
बशर
Bashar
hinoun
Meaning
A human being, mortal, or mankind.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bashar' denotes a mortal human being, often juxtaposed with divine or celestial beings. In this couplet, it serves to contrast the beloved's mortal human identity with the remarkable power of their beauty, which paradoxically entraps even celestial angels.
Etymology
Arabic root b-sh-r (بشر), meaning mortal, skin, or human being.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'bashar' is frequently set against 'farishta' (angel) to juxtapose earthly vulnerability and passion with celestial detachment.
Examples
Even angels bow before the stature of a noble bashar.
To err is merely within the nature of bashar.
Synonyms
इंसानआदमीमानव
Related Words
बशरियतइंसानियतआदमज़ाद