Word Meaning
शरारत
sharārat
hinoun
Meaning
Mischief, playfulness, wanton trickery, or coquettish torment.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sharārat' signifies playful mischief, coquettish teasing, or subtle cruelty inflicted by the beloved or divine radiance. In this couplet, it evokes the teasing yet destructive spark of divine manifestation that consumed Mount Sinai and equally tormented the lover. It captures the paradox of beloved destruction presented as playful torment.
Etymology
Arabic (root sh-r-r, associated with evil, sparks, or mischief).
Usage
Commonly used to portray the beloved's tantalizing, ruinous playfulness or the teasing cruelty of destiny.
Examples
The subtle mischief of her glance stole my patience.
Once again the heart committed the mischief of longing.
Synonyms
शोख़ीनटखटपनदंगाफ़ित्ना
Related Words
शरीरशर्शोख़फ़ित्ना-गर