क़ाएम

Meaning

Established, enduring, steadfast, fixed, or persisting.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'qā'im' signifies permanence, constancy, or an enduring state that withstands trial and separation. In Ghalib's verse, it conveys that the yearning melody for the beloved persists even when concealed behind a veil, just as musical resonance remains inherent in the bends of a harp.

Etymology

Arabic (قَائِم, qā'im), active participle from the root q-w-m (ق-و-م), meaning 'to stand' or 'to arise'.

Usage

Frequently combined with 'ahd' (promise) or 'shauq' (desire) to emphasize unwavering fidelity and emotional permanence.

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