Meaning of

fasl-e-sarma

फ़स्ल-ए-सरमा • بحر چشم بد

winter season; time of cold

सर्दियों का मौसम; ठंड का समय

سردیوں کا موسم; ٹھنڈ کا وقت

Persian

In its original sense, 'fasl-e-sarma' simply denotes the winter season, a time marked by cold and dormancy. In poetry, this term often evokes a sense of stillness and introspection, where the external chill mirrors an inner quietude or longing.

Poets use 'fasl-e-sarma' to evoke imagery of barren landscapes and the quietude of snow-covered fields. It can symbolize emotional distance or a period of waiting. The term contrasts with the vibrancy of spring, highlighting themes of renewal and hope.

In the chill of 'fasl-e-sarma', poetry finds a quiet strength, a pause before the renewal of spring.