Word Meaning
शोहरा
shohra
Meaning
Fame, renown, celebrity, widespread reputation, or rumor.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'shohra' refers to wide fame, renown, or being the subject of widespread public talk. In the cited couplet, as part of the izafat construct 'shohra-e-aalam' (world-renowned), it describes how the grace and auspiciousness of true love elevated Majnun from a mere helpless recluse in the ruins to a legendary figure famous throughout the world.
Etymology
Arabic (شُهْرَة, shuhrat), meaning renown, fame, or notoriety; borrowed through Persian into Urdu as shohra (شہرہ).
Usage
Frequently used in Urdu ghazal tradition in compounds like 'shohra-e-aalam' (fame of the world) or 'shohra-e-aaqaaq' to denote celebrated passion, beauty, or notoriety.
Examples
His poetry gained widespread fame across the lands.
The fame of the lover's madness reached every corner.