Word Meaning
सहल
sahal
hiadjective
Meaning
Easy, simple, uncomplicated, or ordinary and humble.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'sahal' denotes that which is easy, effortless, or plain and humble. In this couplet by Mir, it carries the self-effacing nuance of being ordinary or easily overlooked, contrasted deliberately with being worthy of a discerning gaze ('deedani').
Etymology
Arabic root s-h-l (سَهْل), denoting level, soft, smooth, or easy.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed with 'mushkil' or 'dushwar' to contrast the seemingly simple with the profoundly demanding nature of love.
Examples
Do not deem the grief of love to be easy.
Patience made the arduous journey easy.
Synonyms
आसानसरलमामूलीसुगम
Related Words
सहूलतसहल-ए-मुम्तनामुश्किलदुश्वार