Word Meaning
शोहरत
shohrat
hinoun
Meaning
Fame, renown, celebrity, public notoriety, widespread repute.
Detailed Meaning
Shohrat refers to fame, widespread repute, or public notoriety. In Ghalib's couplet, the lover accepts madness (wahshat) because it serves to publicize and enhance the fame of the beloved, showing a willingness to be ruined so that the beloved's name becomes renowned.
Etymology
Arabic root sh-h-r (ش-ہ-ر), relating to being public, well-known, or celebrated.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, shohrat often pairs with rusvai (infamy) or wahshat (madness), illustrating how a lover's scandalous devotion generates public fame for the beloved.
Examples
His madness became the cause of her renown.
Fame came at the cost of peace.
Synonyms
ख्यातिप्रसिद्धिनामवरीयश
Related Words
मशहूरइश्तिहारचर्चा