Persian · noun · Being & Non-Being

Pasti

पस्ती

said pas-tee

Meaning

Lowness, decline, degradation, lowliness.

Usage & notes

The fallen, lowly state; Iqbal contrasts pasti with bulandi to chart the soul's descent or ascent.

Related words

Height, loftiness, elevation, eminence.

Decline, the sun's passing the meridian toward setting; downfall, decay.