Word Meaning
बहिश्ती
bahishtī
hiadjective
Meaning
Heavenly, celestial, or belonging to paradise; blessed.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'bahishti' is an adjective denoting something belonging to or resembling paradise (bahisht). In Mir's couplet, it modifies 'hoor' to describe the beloved as an ethereal, celestial beauty whose presence provoked the envy of heavenly beings. It is used to convey transcendent grace, purity, and unearthly charm.
Etymology
Persian, from 'bahisht' (paradise, ultimately from Avestan 'vahišta-', meaning 'best') + relational suffix '-ī'.
Usage
Commonly employed in the ghazal tradition to glorify the beloved's unmatched elegance by comparing it to the purity and delights of paradise.
Examples
A heavenly countenance brighter than dawn
Celestial garden of eternal springtime
Synonyms
जन्नतीफ़िरदौसीस्वर्गीयआसमानी
Related Words
बहिश्तहूरजन्नतरश्क