Word Meaning
हर-ज़र्रा
har-zarra
hinoun phrase
Meaning
Every speck; every single particle or atom.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, 'har-zarra' represents each infinitesimal speck or particle of existence, often invoked to show universal totality. In this verse, it emphasizes how the desolation and frenzied passion (wahshat) permeate the core of every atom in creation.
Etymology
Persian 'har' (each, every) combined with Arabic 'dharrah' (atom, speck, particle).
Usage
Frequently invoked in ghazals to contrast the vastness of cosmic passion or divine manifestation against minute, fragile mortal existence.
Examples
His radiance is mirrored in every single speck.
Every speck of dust wandered in frantic yearning.
Synonyms
कण-कणहर-कणज़र्रा-ए-ख़ाक
Related Words
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