रेशे

Meaning

Fibers, strands, or tissues; metaphorically, the innermost pores or essence of the body.

Detailed Meaning

Literally denoting botanical or anatomical fibers, tissues, and sinews, 'reshe' metaphorically refers to the deepest, micro-level fibers of the body or mind. In this couplet, the reduplicated form 'reshe reshe mein' signifies every single fiber and pore of a person being thoroughly permeated by love.

Etymology

Persian 'rīsha' (ریشہ), denoting fiber, string, vein, or rootlet.

Usage

Frequently used in the reduplicated phrase 'reshe reshe' in Urdu poetry to evoke the sensation of an emotion or sensation penetrating one's entire microscopic being.

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