Word Meaning
अज़्म
azm
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
firm resolve, strong intention, determination, or purpose
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'azm' denotes a deliberate, unshakable determination or intention to undertake an action. In this verse, it describes the calculated, focused march or assault intended by the beloved's array of eyelashes, personified as an advancing military force. It carries a sense of readiness, purposefulness, and fierce romantic intent.
Etymology
Arabic (ع-ز-م, 'a-z-m), meaning to be determined, to resolve firmly upon a matter.
Usage
Frequently paired in izafat constructions such as 'azm-e-safar' (resolve to journey) to evoke unwavering commitment or an impending poetic conquest.
Examples
Azm-e-safar bandha hai to raste ka darr kaisa
Hai azm agar pukhta to mushkil koi mushkil nahi
Synonyms
संकल्पनिश्चयइरादाक़स्द
Related Words
अज़ीमतइरादाक़स्द