Word Meaning
शीराज़ा
shīrāza
hinoun
Meaning
The binding thread of a book; unifying bond or order.
Detailed Meaning
Literally, 'shīrāzah' refers to the stitched headband or cord used in traditional bookbinding to hold pages securely together. Metaphorically in classical poetry, it represents cohesion, harmony, and structural integrity. In this couplet, it serves as the essential thread holding together the disparate pages of the mind's equilibrium.
Etymology
Persian (شیرازه), originally denoting the stitched ornamental border or binding of a book.
Usage
Frequently combined with verbs like 'bikharna' or 'barham hona' to describe the tragic unravelling of peace, life, or communal unity.
Examples
The binding of the heart was torn apart.
Without unity, the order of the gathering was lost.
Synonyms
बंधननज़्मइत्तिहादसिलसिला
Related Words
शीराज़ा-बंदीदफ़्तरबरहमजिल्द