सस्ता

Meaning

Cheap; low-priced; undervalued; easily acquired.

Detailed Meaning

In general usage, 'sasta' means inexpensive or cheap. In this couplet, it highlights the tragic irony and injustice of an invaluable treasure—personified by Prophet Yusuf (Joseph)—being sold at a meager price, contrasting sharply with his profound true worth ('sakht giran'). The poet contrasts 'giran' (costly/burdensome) with 'sasta' (cheap) to emphasize how severely undervalued a priceless being was.

Etymology

Sanskrit svastha (standing well/firm) evolved through Prakrit into Hindi/Urdu, taking the meaning of easily affordable, readily available, or cheap.

Usage

In classical Urdu ghazal, 'sasta' is frequently contrasted with 'giran' (costly) to lament the tragic undervaluation of love, heart, or precious lives.

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