Word Meaning
यक-गोश
yak-gosh
hinoun
Meaning
A single corner; a solitary or secluded nook.
Detailed Meaning
Literally signifying 'one corner' or 'a secluded nook', it evokes intense solitude and privacy. In this couplet, it represents an isolated, transparent sanctuary within an empty heart where an ethereal presence occasionally appears.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'yak' (one) and 'gosh/gosha' (corner, nook).
Usage
In classical ghazal poetry, it frequently symbolizes the secluded interiority of the lover's heart or a retreat from the world.
Examples
a secluded corner of silence
dwelling in a quiet nook
Synonyms
गोशाकोनाएकांत
Related Words
ख़ल्वतगोशा-नशीनशीशा
