Word Meaning
मोअस्सिर
mu'assir
Meaning
Effective, impactful, having an impression or influence.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mo'assir' signifies that which leaves a tangible impression or yields a practical result. In this couplet, it describes the advice (naseehat) given by the preacher or moralizer (naaseh), sarcastically emphasizing that his preachings are futile and powerless against the passionate state of love.
Etymology
Arabic, active participle of the Form II verb 'aththara' (أَثَّرَ, 'to leave an impression' or 'to affect'), from the root ء-ث-ر (ʾ-th-r).
Usage
Commonly employed in ghazals when debating the futility of moral advice (naseehat) or questioning whether a lover's cries reach and influence the beloved.
Examples
An effective and touching verse
Whether the lament proves effective