Word Meaning
सुरूर-बख़्श
suroor-bakhsh
hiadjective
Meaning
Bestowing exhilaration, intoxicating, exhilarating, or joy-giving.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound formed of 'suroor' (exhilaration, intoxication) and 'bakhsh' (granting, bestowing). In classical Urdu poetry, it describes an atmosphere, drink, or beloved's presence that induces delightful euphoria or intoxication. In the cited couplet, it characterizes the intoxicating joy of the spring blossom season.
Etymology
Arabic 'surūr' (joy, intoxication) + Persian root 'bakhshīdan' / agentive suffix '-bakhsh' (bestowing).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to evoke the intoxicating beauty of spring (bahaar) or the ecstatic effect of music and wine.
Examples
A glass of exhilarating wine in the garden.
The joy-bestowing breeze of the early dawn.
Synonyms
नशा-आवरफ़रहत-बख़्शकैफ़-आवरदिलकश
Related Words
सुरूरबख़्शिशमसरूरकैफ़