Word Meaning
हसब
hasb
Meaning
According to, in proportion to, or measure/conformity.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu, 'hasb' functions primarily as a preposition or noun denoting conformity, proportion, or measure ('according to'). In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construction 'hasb-e-qadr-e-buland', meaning in proportion to or commensurate with great height or stature. It emphasizes how the ridge extends proportionally high into the distance.
Etymology
Arabic (ح-س-ب, ḥ-s-b), related to computing, reckoning, measure, or counting.
Usage
In ghazal poetry, 'hasb' is most frequently encountered in Persian izafat compounds such as 'hasb-e-haal' or 'hasb-e-aarzoo' to convey acting in accordance with circumstances or desire.
Examples
hasb-e-haal (according to the condition)
hasb-e-ma'mool (as usual / according to routine)