Meaning of
afsurdah
अफ़्सुर्दा • افسردہ
English
dejected; dispirited; melancholy
Hindi
उदास; निराश; विषादग्रस्त
Urdu
اداس; مایوس; افسردہ
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
yahii sabab hai ki ham hijr se hain afsurda
har ek hijr se paida visaal hota nahin
0
itne afsurda nahin hain ham ki kar len khudkushi
aur na itne KHush ki sach men marne ki KHvaahish na ho
62
haal-e-afsurda dekhkar meraa
ho gaya hai shajar bapaa aashob
1
thodii khushiyaan malaal zyaada hai
mujhse ye hi sawaal zyaada hai
hijr hai gham hai dardo zillat bhi
dekhiye ye vabaal zyaada hai
1
aankhoñ se aañkhen milne de
ye dil afsurda khilne de
1
kal ye paighaam har ik peer-o-jawaan tak pahunchen
haal-e-afsurda men ham koo-e-butaan tak pahunchen
0
yahii sabab hai ki ham hijr se hain afsurda
har ek hijr se paida visaal hota nahin
0
itne afsurda nahin hain ham ki kar len khudkushi
aur na itne KHush ki sach men marne ki KHvaahish na ho
62
Nuance
Afsurdah captures a state of emotional heaviness, where the spirit feels weighed down by sorrow or disappointment. In poetry, this word extends beyond mere sadness, embodying a profound, almost tangible sense of melancholy that lingers in the air.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use afsurdah to evoke a sense of deep, lingering sadness. It is employed to paint scenes of desolation or to express the inner turmoil of a heart in despair. The word contrasts with fleeting sadness, suggesting a more enduring emotional state.
Closing Insight
Afsurdah embodies the quiet, persistent echo of sorrow. It reminds us of the beauty found in the depths of melancholy.