parchhaiyan(f): shadows

Description of parchhaiyan: Parchhaiyan is the plural form of "parchhai" in Urdu, meaning shadows, reflections, or haunting apparitions that evoke a sense of lingering presence or echo. Unlike tangible objects, these ethereal forms exist only in perception, often symbolizing transience. Differs from "saya" , as parchhaiyan imply illusory or psychological imprints rather than physical cover. In Urdu poetry, they represent unspoken sorrows, as in Faiz Ahmed Faiz's verses where parchhaiyan wander through lovers'