Meaning of

zor-e-falak

जौर-ए-फ़लक • جور فلک

tyranny of the heavens; cosmic injustice

आकाश का अत्याचार; ब्रह्मांडीय अन्याय

آسمان کا ظلم; کائناتی ناانصافی

Persian

In its original sense, 'zor-e-falak' conveys the overwhelming power and sometimes perceived cruelty of the heavens. Poetry has embraced this term to express the struggles of human existence against the vast, indifferent cosmos.

Poets often use 'zor-e-falak' to depict the futility of human efforts against fate. It evokes imagery of a relentless sky, indifferent to human suffering. The term contrasts with words of hope and resilience.

In poetry, 'zor-e-falak' becomes a powerful metaphor for the existential struggle. It reminds us of the vastness of the universe and our place within it.