Word Meaning

सरों

saron

hinoun

Meaning

Heads or minds (oblique plural of head).

Detailed Meaning

In Urdu poetics, 'sar' denotes the head, mind, or seat of passion and thoughts. In this couplet, 'saron' is used in the oblique plural to represent the youthful minds that were once filled with tumult, fervour, and high spirits. The speaker laments the departure of that vibrant age when their heads buzzed with unrestrained passion.

Etymology

Derived from Persian 'sar' (head, intellect, desire), inflected with the Hindustani oblique plural suffix '-on'.

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, the head (sar) is frequently evoked as the dwelling place of intense passion (sauda), obsession, pride, or rebellion.

Examples

A storm of passion stirred in their heads

Dust of travel settled upon their heads

Synonyms

सिरोंमस्तिष्कोंज़ेहनों

Related Words

सरसौदादिमाग़शोर
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