Word Meaning
बसान
basān
hipreposition
Meaning
Like, resembling, or in the manner of.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'basān' functions as an adposition meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of', creating a simile. In Mir's verse, 'basān-e-khāk' denotes being trampled 'like dust' under the feet of travelers. It conveys extreme humility and self-effacement as the true path to spiritual elevation.
Etymology
Persian (بسان), a compound of the preposition 'ba' (with, in) and 'sān' (manner, likeness).
Usage
Frequently linked by an izafat in classical ghazal to denote vivid similes of humility, transience, or devotion.
Examples
basān-e-gard (like the wandering dust)
basān-e-shama (like a melting candle)
Synonyms
मानिंदमिसलतरहसमान
Related Words
ख़ाकपामालमिसलतशबीह