सरशार

Meaning

Brimming, overflowing, intoxicated, or fully saturated.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'sarshaar' refers to a goblet filled to overflowing or an individual deeply intoxicated with love or wine. In this couplet, it characterizes the divine manifestation (jalva) as brimming and lavishly pouring into every speck of dust. It evokes a state of mystical saturation where nature itself is saturated with radiant presence.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'sar' (head) + 'shār' (flowing, full), meaning filled to the top.

Usage

Commonly paired with cup (saaghar) or wine (baada) in ghazals to signify mystic ecstasy or overflowing beauty.

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