Word Meaning

वस्ल

Vasl / Wasl

hinoun (masculine)

Meaning

Union, intimate meeting or togetherness of lovers

Detailed Meaning

A fundamental and cherished concept in Urdu and Persian poetry, 'Vasl' signifies the union, embrace, or physical/spiritual meeting between the lover and the beloved. It represents the ultimate romantic or mystical fulfillment, serving as the quintessential antithesis to 'Hijr' (separation/longing).

Etymology

Arabic (وَصْل - waṣl: to connect, unite, join)

Usage

In classical ghazals, 'वस्ल' is frequently paired as a binary contrast with 'हिज्र' (separation) or 'फ़िराक़' (distance), and commonly appears in compounds like 'शब-ए-वस्ल' (night of union).

Examples

Dard-e-dil vusat-e-afkaar se behlaate hain, Hijr ko vasl ke aasaar se behlaate hain.

Synonyms

मिलनविसालसंयोगक़ुर्बत

Related Words

शब-ए-वस्लविसालहिज्रफ़िराक़मुलाक़ात
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