Word Meaning
वफ़ा-पेशगी
wafa-peshgi
hinoun, feminine
Meaning
The practice or custom of fidelity, unwavering loyalty and devotion in love.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'wafa-peshagi' denotes the habitual practice or code of fidelity and steadfastness in love. In this couplet, it refers to the legendary standard of devotion exemplified by Qais (Majnun), emphasizing that enduring loyalty has largely vanished in the modern era.
Etymology
Compound of Arabic 'wafa' (faithfulness, loyalty) and Persian 'peshagi' (practice, pursuit, profession, derived from 'pesha').
Usage
Frequently employed in classical ghazals to evoke the archetype of the completely selfless, devoted lover in contrast to fickle beloveds or superficial suitors.
Examples
the custom of steadfast fidelity
bound by the habit of devotion
Synonyms
वफ़ादारीइख़्लासजाँ-निसारी
Related Words
वफ़ापेशाजफ़ा-पेशगीक़ैस