Word Meaning
शोर
shor
hinoun
Meaning
Noise, clamour, commotion, loud outcry or lamentation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'shor' denotes a loud noise, clamour, or tumultuous outcry. In this couplet, it specifically describes the loud tumult of lamentation and mourning (nauhagari) over the fallen ruler, highlighting the transient nature of worldly power. It represents the sudden shift from the celebration of authority to the sound of weeping.
Etymology
Persian (شور - shor), meaning tumult, disturbance, agitation, or noise.
Usage
Frequently paired with themes of madness ('shor-e-junoon') or the Day of Judgment ('shor-e-mahshar') to evoke intense psychic or cosmic upheaval.
Examples
The tumult of the resurrection cannot rival the lover's cry.
A sudden clamour arose in the street of the beloved.
Synonyms
ग़ुलहंगामाकोलाहलफ़रियाद
Related Words
शोरिशशोर-ओ-ग़ुलनौहागरीग़ुलग़ुला