महसूस

Meaning

Perceived, felt, perceptible, or sensed by the physical senses or mind.

Detailed Meaning

Denotes anything accessible to sensory perception, feeling, or apprehension. In this couplet, it bears the specific nuance of being physically perceptible or detectable, indicating that in the aftermath of madness, not even a trace of breath remained to be sensed. It emphasizes utter physical annihilation where not even a thread of existence is palpable.

Etymology

Arabic root ح-س-س (ḥ-s-s), passive participle 'maḥsūs' meaning felt, perceived, or sensible.

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently contrasts the tangible, sensory realm with the unseen spiritual or dissolved state of the lover.

Examples

Synonyms

Related Words