सुस्त

Meaning

Lax, frail, sluggish, unfaithful, or slow.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and classical Urdu, 'sust' denotes slackness, weakness, slowness, or lack of resolve. In this couplet, it combines with 'paimān' to characterize an unreliable pledge, fragile bond, or a beloved indifferent to their vow. It effectively evokes the sorrow of dealing with frail commitments and elusive love.

Etymology

Persian (سست / sust), meaning slack, feeble, or languid.

Usage

In the ghazal, it is often paired with terms like 'qadam' (pace) or 'paimān' (promise) to convey lover's despair over delay or infidelity.

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