हूरान

Meaning

Houris; celestial nymphs or maidens of paradise.

Detailed Meaning

'Hooran' is the Persian plural formation of 'hoor', referring to the celestial maidens of paradise. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construct 'hooran-e-khuld' (maidens of eternity/paradise). The poet uses it to assert that even heavenly beauties hold no appeal unless they resemble the beloved's unique countenance.

Etymology

Arabic 'hūr' (plural of hawrā') adapted into Persian with the plural suffix '-ān'.

Usage

In classical ghazal, houris are often contrasted with the beloved to show that the beloved's beauty far surpasses promised celestial rewards.

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