Word Meaning
सैर
sair
hinoun (feminine)
Meaning
A stroll, excursion, journey, or wandering for sight-seeing and pleasure.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sair' denotes a stroll, excursion, or observational journey undertaken for pleasure or contemplation. In this couplet by Ghalib, it carries an ironic and daring sense of pilgrimage—inviting the listener to stroll up Mount Sinai (Koh-e-Toor) to witness the divine manifestation, challenging Moses' singular fate.
Etymology
Arabic (سَيْر), meaning journeying, moving, or traversing.
Usage
In the ghazal, 'sair' frequently appears as 'sair-e-gulshan' (garden stroll) or metaphorically as an exploration of the wonders and tragedies of love and existence.
Examples
Sair-e-gulshan ko chale hain wo nazaakat ke saath
Hum bhi sair-e-tamasha-e-jahan dekhte hain
Synonyms
भ्रमणतफ़रीहगश्तपर्यटन
Related Words
सैर-ओ-तफ़रीहसैयाहसैरगाह