Word Meaning
सैराबी
sairābī
Meaning
Lushness, moisture, freshness, or the state of being saturated with water.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, sairabi signifies verdure, abundant moisture, or quenching of thirst. In this couplet, it represents the overflowing moisture brought by the lover's weeping, which is so immense that it turns forests green and saturates the mountains up to their middle slopes. It metaphorically connects intense grief and tears to the blossoming and watering of the landscape.
Etymology
Persian (sair/sīr meaning full or sated + āb meaning water + abstract suffix -ī).
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, it is frequently contrasted with tishnagi (burning thirst) to reflect spiritual or emotional fulfillment through tears or grace.
Examples
The garden flourished with sudden sairabi after the spring rain.
His eyes brought sairabi to the barren soil of longing.