Word Meaning
इलाक़ा
'ilaaqa
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
Connection, bond, attachment, or relation.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'ilaqa' denotes a personal connection, entanglement, or bond of affection rather than a geographical territory. In this verse, 'bar-e-ilaqa' refers to the burdensome weight of worldly ties and relationships that needlessly bends the back. It laments the toll taken by futile emotional and social obligations.
Etymology
Arabic (علاقة), from the triconsonantal root 'a-l-q (ع-ل-ق), meaning to hang, cling, or be attached.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it typically signifies worldly or romantic entanglements rather than its modern geographical sense of 'region'.
Examples
He severed every connection with the material world.
The burden of attachment weighed upon his spirit.
Synonyms
ताल्लुक़राबितावास्तालगाव
Related Words
इलाक़ा-मंदमुतअल्लिक़सरोकार