Word Meaning
सफ़्हा
safha
hinoun
Meaning
A page, leaf of a book, or a surface/canvas.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'safha' literally denotes a page or manuscript leaf, but often signifies a canvas, plane, or surface. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat compound 'safha-e-tasvir' (the page/canvas of a picture), treating the physical world as a flat painted surface portraying unconscious figures. It underscores the visual stillness, illusion, and lifeless vanity of existence.
Etymology
Arabic root ṣ-f-ḥ (ص ف ح), meaning a flat side, wide face, or leaf/sheet.
Usage
Frequently used in compounds like 'safha-e-hasti' or 'safha-e-dil' to symbolize life's record or the tablet of memory.
Examples
Erased from the page of existence
An imprint of fidelity upon the page of the heart
Synonyms
वरक़पन्नापृष्ठ
Related Words
सफ़्हा-ए-हस्तीसफ़्हा-ए-दिलक़िर्तासकिताब