Word Meaning
रख्शां
rakhshāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Bright, radiant, shining, luminous, or brilliant.
Detailed Meaning
Denotes something dazzling, glittering, or luminous. In classical verse, it frequently qualifies a radiant face, celestial body, or flame. In this couplet, it describes the glowing flame of the candle whose once-brilliant visage fades before the morning-like radiance of the beloved.
Etymology
Persian, present participle of rakhshīdan (to shine, gleam).
Usage
Frequently used in the ghazal tradition to evoke sublime beauty by comparing a beloved's face or a lamp to celestial radiance.
Examples
The radiant moon dispelling night's darkness.
A luminous countenance that dims the candle's flame.
Synonyms
ताबांदरख्शांमुनव्वरचमकीला
Related Words
दरख्शांताबांरौशननूरानी