Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Chashni

चाशनी

said CHAASH-nee

also written: Chashni,Chaashni

Meaning

The 'flavour' or relish of a verse — the savour of feeling and meaning that a fine couplet leaves.

Literally: a taste, a sample, syrup

Related words

Gentle kindness, grace, or the pleasure of the beloved's tenderness.

Meaning, inner significance — as opposed to outer form.

Burning; inner fire, fervour, pathos.