Meaning of
paarsaai
पारसाई • پارسائی
English
piety; purity; holiness
Hindi
पवित्रता; धर्मनिष्ठा; शुद्धता
Urdu
پاکیزگی; تقویٰ; تقدس
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
jo doston se bhi chhupaaya maine tum vo raaz thii
ha
men to be-wafaai bhi sikhaai tere ishq ne
tumhein khyaal men bhi jab chhua to ba-vuzoo chhua
sharaabi ko sikhaai paarsaai tere ishq ne
1
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
0
KHuda ka zikr hai waiz ki paarsaai hai
agarche dhoom vahaañ rindon ne machaai hai
chala hai josh men maqtal ki or josheela
usii ko dekh ke kitnon ko aql aayi hai
hawas lautenge utarega jab nasha sabka
ye kah ke rind ne may ki hañsi udaai hai
0
mujhe achha nahin lagta ye kehna hamnavaai men
hua par hai bahut nuksaan tujhse aashnaai men
diya hai waqt jitna ik tiri is chaah ko maine
KHuda mil jaata hai itne dinon kii paarsaai men
0
tu us nigaah se pee waqt-e-may-kashee taabaan
ki jis nigaah pe qurbaan paarsaai ho
15
Nuance
In its original sense, 'paarsaai' conveys a state of spiritual purity and devotion. It evokes an image of a soul untouched by worldly impurities, striving for a higher moral ground. In poetry, this word deepens to reflect the inner sanctity and the quest for divine connection.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'paarsaai' to depict characters of moral integrity. It contrasts with worldly desires and highlights the struggle for spiritual elevation.
Closing Insight
Paarsaai embodies the timeless pursuit of purity and devotion. It resonates with the soul's yearning for the divine.