Persian · noun · Character & Virtue
Raasti
रास्ती
said RAAS-ti
also written: rasti, Rasti
Meaning
Rectitude, straightness, truthful uprightness of conduct.
Literally: Persian raast (straight, true) + the abstract suffix: being straight.
Usage & notes
Straightness of character carries the classical sense of the upright life; for Iqbal the true self is morally erect, its path as straight as its word is true.
Related words
ARABIC
Sidq
Truth, veracity; the quality of being true and sincere.
ARABIC
Diyaanat
Honesty, integrity, trustworthy uprightness in dealings.
ARABIC
Adl
Justice, equity, uprightness; the balance that gives each thing its right.
ARABIC
Sadaqat
Truthfulness, sincerity; conformity of word to fact.
PERSIAN
Rast-baazi
Uprightness, honesty, straight dealing.