हवादिस

Meaning

Calamities, accidents, tragic events, or the vicissitudes of fortune.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'havaadis' refers to the sudden mishaps, calamities, and shifting fortunes brought by time. In this couplet, 'toofaan-e-havaadis' denotes the tempest of worldly tribulations, framed not as mere destruction but as an instructive academy for the insightful. It highlights how undergoing severe trials educates the discerning soul.

Etymology

Arabic; broken plural of 'hādisah' (حادثة), from the triconsonantal root ḥ-d-ṯ (ح-د-ث), meaning to occur, happen, or arise.

Usage

Commonly paired with 'gardish' (cycle) or 'zamaana' (time) in ghazals to reflect the unavoidable tragedies and trials of earthly existence.

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