Word Meaning
सेहर
sehr
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Magic, sorcery, enchantment, or a captivating spell.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sehr' denotes sorcery, enchantment, or a supernatural spell. In this couplet, it refers to an extraordinary magic capable of navigating impossible mirages, which nonetheless fails to attain the beloved or fulfilled desire. It carries associations of both wonder and illusion.
Etymology
Arabic root s-h-r (س-ح-ر), denoting sorcery, illusion, or enchantment.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'sehr' is frequently paired with the beloved's eyes ('sehr-e-chashm') or eloquent speech ('sehr-e-bayaan').
Examples
The spellbinding charm of a gaze
The sorcery of sweet speech
Synonyms
जादूतिलिस्मफ़ुसूँअफ़्सूँ
Related Words
साहिरसेहर-अंगेज़सेहर-ज़दा