Meaning of
ta'assub
तअ'स्सुब • تعصب
English
prejudice; bias
Hindi
पक्षपात; पूर्वाग्रह
Urdu
تعصب; جانبداری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
nasb-ul-en aapka mar jaaye jab phir
dil men ugta hai taassub ka ye paudha
1
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
11
ya'ni ham tere laayak nain
ya'ni ke ham naalaayaq hain
1
nasb-ul-en aapka mar jaaye jab phir
dil men ugta hai taassub ka ye paudha
1
nafrat dhoka bugz ta'assub jhooth dikhaava khud-gharzi
kaise kaise zahar bhare hain insaan kii shiryaano'n men
11
Nuance
The word carries a weight of emotional and social complexity. It speaks to the barriers that prejudice erects between people, often leading to misunderstanding and conflict.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to explore themes of division and misunderstanding. It can highlight the inner turmoil caused by societal biases. It contrasts with ideals of unity and understanding.
Closing Insight
Prejudice clouds the heart, yet poetry seeks to clear the skies.