Word Meaning
लाशें
laashen
Meaning
Dead bodies, corpses (plural).
Detailed Meaning
In poetry, this plural noun denotes corpses or dead bodies, often evoking themes of tragedy, massacre, or utter devastation. In the given couplet, it metaphorically and literally describes the tragic, unburied remains of destitute exiles suffering under the scorching sun of indifference. It underlines the absence of refuge, shelter, and basic human dignity even in the beloved's lane.
Etymology
From Persian 'lāsh' (لاش) or Turkic origin, meaning carcass, corpse, or dead body.
Usage
In classical and modern Urdu ghazal, 'laashen' frequently symbolizes the victims of cruelty, political devastation, or the extreme sorrow of unrequited longing.
Examples
Unburied corpses scattered across the desolate plain
Corpses burning under the harsh, unyielding sun