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
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