इरादा

Meaning

Intention, resolve, purpose, or conscious plan.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'irāda' denotes deliberate will, resolve, or an intended direction. In this couplet, it represents the unpredictable intent of madness ('junūn'), questioning where the wanderer's passionate frenzy has decided to turn amidst the swirling dust storms.

Etymology

Arabic (إِرَادَة, irādah), the verbal noun of root r-w-d (arāda, meaning to want, intend, or will).

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, 'irāda' is frequently contrasted with fate ('taqdīr') to emphasize the futility of human purpose in the face of destiny.

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