Word Meaning
लहर
lehar
hinoun
Meaning
A sudden impulse, whim, wave of emotion, or surge of desire.
Detailed Meaning
In literal terms, it denotes a wave or ripple of water. In poetic and idiomatic usage, it signifies a sudden whim, emotional surge, or ecstatic impulse that overtakes a person. In this couplet, it refers to the sudden urge or whim of the pious Sheikh to visit the tavern or syrup-house.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'लहरी' (laharī) via Prakrit to Hindi/Urdu.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently appears as an idiom ('लहर आना') denoting an unpredictable sudden impulse, often contrasting solemn religious figures with sudden worldly or mystical desire.
Examples
A sudden wave of longing rose in the heart.
When the whim took him, he left all worldly care.
Synonyms
तरंगमौजउमंगधुन
Related Words
मौजाहिलोराजोश